A Governmentshutdown in the BASHFORD MANOR?

The Bashford Manor is carded as Churchill’s sixth race. Typical of early season juvenile stakes races, distance challenged sprinters are prevalent in the six furlong event. The last colt to win/place in the Grade 3 event and have an influence on the following year’s Classics was 1989 Bashford Manor champ Summer Squall. In previous years, the back to back winners in 2006 and 2007, Circular Quay and Kodiak Kowboy, became multiple graded sprinter/milers.

This year’s Bashford Manor field is very competitive. All except one entrant is coming off of a maiden victory. Let’s take a look at the field and try to sort them out.

The most accomplished colt is morning line favorite at 2-1 Governmentshutdown (Exchange Rate - Shy Baby, by Out of Place). The gelded of Exchange Rate, showed maturity in only his third start in the Rollicking Stakes. The John Robb trainee was checked and had to steady before sweeping by them three wide to win the five furlong race by 3 ¾ lengths. The pretty gray gelding has shown increasing speed figures in each start and recorded two bullet breezes.

The second favorite at 9-5 is Cinco Charlie (Indian Charlie - Ten Halos, by Marquetry). His juvenile stakes placed dam is a half sister to multiple graded stakes winners and sires BWANA CHARLIE and his full brother, MY PAL CHARLIE (by Indian Charlie) plus BWANA BULL (by Holy Bull). The Asmussen trainee won his debut by a widening 2 ¾ lengths. His works have been steady, but not spectacular.

The New York bred Skyway (Sky Mesa - Bedside Manner, by Dr. Blum) is 3-1. He’s a half to the multiple stakes winner AVA K. (by Dixie Union). Skyway broke from the rail in his debut at Keeneland and overpowered maidens to win a 4 ½ furlong MSW by over six lengths. He’s had plenty of time to recover and the Mark Casse trainee’s last three works have been brisk.

Sons of two freshmen sires could be worth a hard look. Silverhill (Silver City - Indian Nation, by Pleasant Tap) was off slow in his debut but cleared the field to win a five furlong MSW by 3 ¾ lengths. His sire Silver City, an unheralded son of Unbridled’s Song who is standing in Texas for a $2K stud fee, sired recent Debutant heroine Promise Me Silver. The stallion is ranked #2 on the Freshman Sire List. The pretty gray Silverhill, a stablemate of Promise Me Silver, has recorded some sharp works at Lonestar.

Two Year Old Champ Lookin at Lucky is off to a great second career as a stallion. His son Lucky Player ( Lookin At Lucky - Janetstickettocats, by Storm Cat) won his debut despite his rider losing the whip. The stablemate to Cinco Charlie gets an upgrade to Leparoux. Lucky Player’s dam is a half to multiple graded stakes winners RUNWAY MODEL, MAMBO TRAIN and stakes placed Texas Kitty and Elena Strikes.

 

SELECTIONS

Unlike previous years, not all of these colts appear need the lead types. Cinco Charlie may jump for the early lead and perhaps Skyway down on the rail will keep him company. Governmentshutdown is the most experienced colt in the field and the only stakes winner. He also owns the second highest late pace speed figure and it is hard to look past him. The outside posts have the advantage in this short field, so let’s take the two on the outside to hit the board.

#2 Governmentshutdown – First

#5 Silverhill - Second

#6 Lucky Player – Third

 

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THE KIDDIE LIST JUNE 20, 2014

THE KIDDIE LIST IS MOVING TO THE PEDIGREE POWER BLOG ON HORSE RACING NATION STARTING JUNE 23.

The Kiddie List searches for the best and brightest of this next generation of two year olds. Dullahan, El Padrino, Take Charge Indy, Union Rags, Creative Cause, Drill, Dreaming of Julia, Beholder, Kauai Katie, Emollient, Fortify and countless other runners were featured on the Kiddie List before they hit the national radar. Many juveniles that were highlighted on the Kiddie List rewarded their backers with double digit wins.

The Kiddie List will cover the best workers and blue bloods breezing four furlongs and farther. I’ll cover the New York, Kentucky, California and Florida tracks, and occasionally Arlington, Fair Hill and Monmouth. If a particularly well bred baby from the database shows up at another track, I’ll include that one as well. Due to the enormous number of juveniles, some of these names may show up only once or twice. It’s highly suggested that you use a virtual stable, available through Equibase, DRF or Brisnet to follow the babies in whom you’re most interested.

RESULTS

SANTA ANITA

6/19/14 Race 1

Caval (Blame - Sultana, by Storm Cat) – featured on the June 19 Kiddie List, she’s the first winner for her Freshman Sire, Horse of the Year, Blame. Caval dueled on the outside, took command at the top of the stretch, raced greenly, but opened up to win the five furlong maiden race by 5 ½ lengths in a final time of :56.78. Paid $4.20 to win.

Haleys Rainbow (Songandaprayer - Holy Spirit, by Ghostzapper) fought with Caval, but had to settle for second best, 7 ¼ lengths ahead of the third place finisher. Paid $2.60 to place.

So You Say (Flatter - Hurricane Hannah, by Southern Halo) chased in third the whole way ‘round and was no match for the top two. No show wagering.

Exacta in the 4 horse field paid $8.20.

ENTRIES

June 21, 2014

BELMONT PARK

Race 1 | MSW | 6F Turf

Beauty Sisters (War Front - Nafisah (IRE), by Lahib) $300K KEESEP13; She’s a half to UAE Gr. 3 winner SNAAFY (by Kingmambo). Their dam was second in an English listed stakes at age two and was a SW at three. Third dam MGSW AL BAHATHRI was an Irish Champion 3YO Filly. This entire distaff family is filled with European class. MGSW HAAFHD, RED CADEAUX, Hong Kong Horse of the Year MILITARY ATTACK and Dubai Duty Free (UAE-1) winner GLADIATORUS are all descended from this line.

Lamontagne (Congrats - Orion's Daughter, by Tactical Cat) $95K FTKOCT13; Her dam is a full sister to the dam of Darley Alcibiades S. (G-1) and Sorrento S. (G-3) heroine WICKEDLY PERFECT (by Congrats). The dam is also a half to the dam of MGSW SAILORS SUNSET.

International Star (Fusaichi Pegasus - Parlez, by French Deputy) $85K FTMSEP13; He’s a half to SW and juvie SP FOOLS IN LOVE (by Not For Love). This is the distaff line of MGSW HALORY HUNTER and his half brother, the Group 1 winner and sire VAN NISTELROOY.

Thank You (Congrats - Actceptional, by Noactor) $60K FTNAUG13; The gelding is a half to SW OMNISCIENT (by Pulpit), SP runners Mrs. Debbie M (by War Chant) and Miss Emelina (by Big Brown). Another half sister bore Best Pal Stakes winner ALBERTS HOPE (by Run Away and Hide). This is the distaff line of SW sires LITTLEEXPECTATIONS and VALID EXPECTATIONS.

Spanish Armada (War Front - Sister Marilyn, by Saint Ballado) $290K (RNA) KEEAPR13; He’s a full brother to French SP War Singer. There’s little blacktype in the immediate distaff line. Fourth dam is the Kentucky Oaks heroine and blue hen NATIVE STREET. Spanish Armada has RF inbreeding to Almahmoud through her daughters Natalma, dam of War Front’s grandsire NORTHERN DANCER and Cosmah, dam of SAINT BALLADO’S damsire HALO.

Penalty Phase (Congrats - Bear's Lightning, by Maria's Mon) $27K KEESEP12; His SP dam is a full sister to the dam of SW PEAK MARIAS WAY and to the dam of G-1 winner MEADOW BREEZE and her half brothers, MGSW OVERANALYZE and GSW MIGHTY MONSOON.

 

CHURCHILL DOWNS

RACE 8 | DEBUTANTE STAKES | 6 FURLONGS | 2YO FILLIES

Unbridled Reward (Warrior's Reward - Unbridled Appeal, by Unbridled) she’s a half sister to Belleofthebridle and Southern Parkway, who are juvenile stakes placed. First crop sire Warrior's Reward, a son of Medaglia D’Oro, has three starters, all winners.

Rachel's Ready (More Than Ready - My Rachel, by Horse Chestnut (SAF)) She’s a half sister to Firehouse Red who placed in stakes at ages three and four. Her dam is G-3 stakes placed half sister to the graded stakes winners JACK MILTON (Transylvania S., Poker S.) and PEACE PRESERVER (Noble Damsel S.).

Promise Me Silver (Silver City - Uno Mas Promesa, by Macho Uno) First crop sire Silver City, a son of Unbridled’s Song, has nine starters, four winners. There’s no blacktype in the first two generations of this female family.

Rousanne (Desert Party - Auntie Soph, by Valiant Nature) First crop sire Desert Party has four starters, three winners. There’s no blacktype (stakes winners/placers) in the first two generations of the female family, however, the G-1 winners CETEWAYO, WILCOX INN and DYNAFORCE can be found in the third generation.

Irish Nuggets (Irish Road - Nuggets, by Deep Gold) The dam is a full sister to the juvenile stakes placed One Good Reisen and a half to restricted stakes winner Da Candy Man, who also placed in a stakes at age two.

Ol Sanish (Curlin - Dimple Pinch, by Smoke Glacken) The dam is a minor stakes winner and is a half sister to a minor stakes winner. There’s very little blacktype in this distaff line.

 

June 22, 2014

SANTA ANITA

Race 7 | Santa Anita Juvenile Stakes | 5 ½ Furlongs

Homer Matt (Majesticperfection - Ms. Cornstalk, by Indian Charlie) $625K FTFMAR13; He’s a half-brother to Canadian Champion Two Year Old Fillies BIOFUEL and TU ENDIE WEI. Freshman sire Majesticperfection has one winner from four starters.

Mentioned on the June 19 Kiddie List, Wake Up Nick (Cindago - Storm Hearted, by Lion Hearted) (C) $35K BESMAR14; 1:00.60 (16/50); first work back for this 9 ¼ length MSW debut winner who zipped 4 ½ F in :51.22. Not much blacktype in the female family, but watch for this one in the baby stakes races at Del Mar. His sire is a superior Polysire with 23% winners and 50% ITM. Wake Up Nick is trained by Doug O’Neil.

Story to Tell (Bluegrass Cat - Haddie Be Good, by Silver Deputy) $200K BESMAR14; His dam won the PG Johnson as a 2YO. This is the distaff line of G-1 winners SWEET TALKER, INCLUDE ME OUT, GSW SILVER MEDALLION, CHECK THE LABEL and SW ON THE MENU.

Henry's Holiday (Harlan's Holiday - Ford Gallop, by Victory Gallop) $115K OBSMAR; His dam is a full sister to the precocious VICTORY USA, who won the Moccasin Stakes and placed in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies, Frizette and Del Mar Debutante at age two and won the Beaumont S. (G-2) at three. Third dam is MGSW and new course record setter FORESTA.

WORKS

FLORIDA | CALDER

Wicked Rascal (West Acre - Seductive Lady, by Langfuhr) (C) 6/10/14 – 4F :52.20 (1/4); won his debut by 4 ½ lengths on May 18 in a 4 ½ furlong MSW. He’s a half to TWO T'S AT TWO B (by Untuttable) who won the Frank Gomez Memorial and the first leg of the Florida Stallion Stakes series, Dr. Fager Stakes. He placed in the two other contests of the series. Wicked Rascal is a half to SCANDALOUS ACT (Act of Duty) who swept three races in the Filly Division of the Florida Stallion Series - My Dear Girl, Susan’s Girl and Desert Vixen S. Don’t be surprised to see Wicked Rascal develop into a FL stakes horse.

 

GULFSTREAM PARK

Southern Barbecue (Hear No Evil - Sexy Stockings, by Tabasco Cat) (C) 6/11/14 - 5F :59.93 (2/7); He’s a full brother to MG1SW JACKSON BEND, and a half to SW GARTER BELT (by Anasheed) and to SP Grande Shores (Black Mambo).

 

PALM MEADOWS TRAINING CENTER

Beautiful Tashy (Pomeroy - Racene, by Miner's Mark) (F) $95K (RNA) OBSAPR14; 6/15/14 - 4F :49.90 (4/5) She’s a half to this year’s Fountain of Youth hero WILDCAT RED (by D’Wildcat) and to Jamaican SW RACING MACHINE (by Skimming).

GLOSSARY

SW – Stakes Winner

MSW – Multiple Stakes Winner

GSW – Graded Stakes Winner (G1SW, G2SW, G3SW – Grade, 1, 2, 3 stakes winner)

SP – Stakes Placed

MSP – Multiple Stakes Placed

GSP – Graded Stakes Placed

Blacktype – A stakes race. A horse’s name is designated in bold print when they have won or placed in any stakes race. Names in bold capital letters designate a stakes winner, including Graded or Group races. Bold small lettered names specify that the horse has placed in a stakes race including Graded or Group races. Names with no bold print designate horses that have not won or placed in a stakes race and thus, they have no Blacktype.

Blue Hen – A superior mare who has a widespread influence on the breed through her sons and daughters. Examples: La Troienne, Almahmoud, Somethingroyal. See Rasmussen Factor regarding inbreeding to these mares.

Broodmare Sire – a/k/a Damsire. The sire of the dam.

Classics – In the US, for colts, Kentucky Derby-G1, Preakness Stakes [G1], Belmont Stakes [G1]; for fillies, Coaching Club of America Oaks [G1]. The classic distance in the US is one and one-quarter miles, (10 furlongs), the length of the Derby. In England, for colts, 2,000 Guineas [G1], Epsom Derby [G1], St. Leger Stakes [G1]; for fillies, 1,000 Guineas [G1], Epsom Oaks [G1]. The classic distance in England is one and one-half miles (12 furlongs), the length of their Derby.

Dam – female parent of the horse (mother).

Damsire – a/k/a Broodmare sire. The sire (father) of the dam.

Distaff Family – a/k/a Female Family - The maternal line, starting with the dam, tracing back to the second dam, third dam, etc.

Full Brothers or Sisters – Full brothers and sisters are by the same sire and out of the same dam.

Half Brothers or Sisters - Half-brothers or sisters have the same dam but a different sire.

Inbreeding - Mating of closely related individuals, for instance, Danehill is inbred to Natalma through her son, Northern Dancer, the grandsire of Danehill, and through Spring Adieu, the second dam of Danehill. Thus, Danehill is inbred through two half siblings to one dam.

Rasmussen Factor – The "Rasmussen Factor" (or RF) is a term used to describe inbreeding to superior females (see Blue Hen) through different individuals in the first five generations. Leon Rasmussen and Rommy Faversham developed the breeding theory. The inbreeding must occur through the sire and the dam (on both sides of the pedigree) and the duplication of the inbred female must be within five generations. Examples of the RF Factor: Elusive Quality – RF to Somethingroyal through her sons Secretariat and Sir Gaylord. Unbridled – RF to Aspidistra through her son, Dr. Fager and daughter, Magic; Article by Leon Rasmussen regarding the Rasmussen Factor.

Sire – male parent of the horse (father). A thoroughbred horse becomes a sire after one of his offspring is registered in the Jockey Club Registry.

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THE KIDDIE LIST JUNE 19, 2014

The Kiddie List searches for the best and brightest of this next generation of two year olds. Dullahan, El Padrino, Take Charge Indy, Union Rags, Creative Cause, Drill, Dreaming of Julia, Beholder, Kauai Katie, Emollient, Fortify and countless other runners were featured on the Kiddie List before they hit the national radar. Many juveniles that were highlighted on the Kiddie List rewarded their backers with double digit wins.

The Kiddie List will cover the best workers and blue bloods breezing four furlongs and farther. I’ll cover the New York, Kentucky, California and Florida tracks, and occasionally Arlington, Fair Hill and Monmouth. If a particularly well bred baby from the database shows up at another track, I’ll include that one as well. Due to the enormous number of juveniles, some of these names may show up only once or twice. It’s highly suggested that you use a virtual stable, available through Equibase, DRF or Brisnet to follow the babies in whom you’re most interested.

ENTERED

SANTA ANITA

Entered 6/19/14 Race 1

Caval (Blame - Sultana, by Storm Cat) (F) $150K KEESEP13; June 14 - 5F :59.20 (2/49) handily from gate. She’s a half to Group 3 winner DERBAAS, who was a SP juvenile. The dam is a full sister to French G-1 winner ALJABR and the second dam SERRA MADRE is also a French G-1 winner. Freshman Sire Blame has two starters, no winners. His offspring will likely be best from mid-season onward and do well with longer distances.

Haleys Rainbow (Songandaprayer - Holy Spirit, by Ghostzapper) (F) $80K (RNA) BESMAR14; June 13 4F :46.40 (1/7); She’s the first foal out of her unraced dam. The second dam is BC Distaff heroine ADORATION. Sire Songandaprayer is noted for getting win-early babies (43% 2YO winners).

So You Say (Flatter - Hurricane Hannah, by Southern Halo) (F) $250K OBSAPR14; June 16 4F :47.60 (5/62) ) handily from gate. Dam won her debut and hit the board in 9 of 12 tries. Sire gets 38% 2YO winners, but only 9% FTS. The dam is a half to SW SWEET SWEET, LOVELY LIL, LITTLE ROCKET and SP War Paint.

WORKS

BELMONT

June 15, 2014 | Four Furlongs

Battle (Quality Road - War Thief, by Lord At War (ARG)) (C) $185K (RNA) KEENOV12; :48.50 (12/51) Gate breeze. He’s a half to G-3 winner BOSS LAFITTE (by Dynaformer). Two of four half siblings won/placed at two. The dam is a MSW and a stakes winning 2 YO. She’s a full to SW STOP WATCH and WATCH, plus a half sister to G-3 winner PRIME MERIDIAN, SW REMIND, and SP Clock.

 

Wonder Gal (Tiz Wonderful - Passe, by Dixie Union) (F) $250K OBSMAR13; :48.06 (3/75) Gate breeze, dirt training track. She’s a first foal. Her dam is a half to MGSW SOCIAL QUEEN. The second through fifth dams own blacktype.

 

June 16, 2014 | Four Furlongs

Irish Causeway (Giant's Causeway - Lady Diplomat, by Silver Deputy) (C) $250K KEESEP13; :49.76 (14/32); He’s a half to SW CITY DWELLER (by Carson City), SW 2 YO GLACKEN’S GAL (by Smoke Glacken), and SW BANKER’S Buy (by Distorted Humor). Three of nine half siblings won/placed at two. The dam is a SP juvenile and a half to two stakes winners. Irish Causeway will likely prefer the turf.

 

On Tenterhooks (More Than Ready - Red Hot Buddha, by Buddha) (C) $200K KEESEP13; :48.90 (6/32); He’s a first foal. His dam is a half to G-3 placed juvenile Cue the Moon, SP Knockout Bertie and Red Hot Maria. This is the distaff line of the veteran stakes winning mares ALLAMERICAN BERTIE and HURRICANE BERTIE.

 

Greentree Training Center (Darley)

June 16, 2014 | Four Furlongs

Kick Off (Bernardini - Game Face, by Menifee) (C ) :48.40 (3/5); His ¾ sister by A.P. Indy is unraced. Their dam is a MGSW sprinter who won the Princess Rooney (G-1), First Lady (G-2), Inside Information (G-2), etc. She owns the only blacktype in two generations. Kick Off will likely prefer distances up to 1 1/16 to 1 1/8 miles.

 

Mine for Life (Distorted Humor - Abby's Angel, by Touch Gold) (F) :48.40 (3/5); She’s the first foal produced by her stakes winning dam. Abby’s Angel is a half to Irish Oaks (Gr. 1) runner up Miss Jean Brodie. Mine for Life’s damsire and second damsire A. P. Indy are Belmont Stake winners. The farther the better for this filly!

 

Shot Clock (Medaglia d'Oro - Flashing, by A.P. Indy) (C ) :48.00 (1/5); He is a full brother to Make It Snappy, who is entered on 6/18/14 in race 5 at Belmont. Their dam won the Test and Gazelle Stakes (G-1). The second dam was a juvie SW in France and third dam is Canadian Champion 3YO Filly KAMAR. Shot Clock has a pedigree fit for the Triple Crown races.

 

Zennor (Medaglia d'Oro - Zelanda (IRE), by Night Shift) (C ) :48.40 (3/5); He is a half to English juvenile stakes winner GREY PEARL (by Gone West) and to French Gr.3 winner TIME PRISONER (by Elusive Quality). Zennor’s dam is a half to French Gr.3 winner EMILY BRONTE, the dam of French Group winners LOCKWOOD and EARNSHAW, the latter is by Medaglia d'Oro. Zennor’s damsire spent his stud career in Ireland and Australia. He’s a full brother to the blue hen FANFRELUCHE, the dam of three Canadian Champions and to Canadian G-1 winner and sire BARACHOIS. Zennor has plenty of turf influences throughout his pedigree and will likely develop into a turf router.

 

SARATOGA

June 15, 2014 | Four Furlongs

Gap Year (Bernardini - Dubai Escapade, by Awesome Again) (F) :49.13 (10/35); She’s the second foal out of a G-1 winning sprinter. Dubai Escapade is a half sister to G-1 winner Madcap Escapade, the dam of G-1 winner Mi Sueno. The second dam Sassy Pants is also a stakes winner.

 

June 16, 2014 | Four Furlongs

Aljalela (Unbridled's Song - Be My Prospect, by Forest Wildcat) (F) :49.23 (6.64) $450K OBSMAR14; She’s a full to MGSP Cat Burglar. The unraced dam is a half to SW RICH FIND, dam of MSW BROKEN SPELL and AWAY, dam of MGSW EIGHT BELLES, plus juvenile SP Fiddler's Find.

 

Can't Happen Here (Desert Party - Forbidden Kiss, by Touch Gold) (C) $285K (RNA) KEESEP13; :49.44 (12/64); He’s a half to MSP Indulgence (by Macho Uno). Both half siblings to race in the U.S. won/placed at two. Freshman Sire Desert Party has three winners from four starters. Forbidden Kiss is a half to three stakes winners, one of whom, SAY A NOVENA, set a new track record at Monmouth in the 5 ½ furlong Colleen Stakes as a two year old.

 

Competitive Edge (Super Saver - Magdalena's Chase, by Cape Town) (C) $750K FTFMAR14; :48.00 (1/64); he’s a firstborn foal. The dam is SP and won her second start, but overall, there is little blacktype in this family. Freshman sire, Kentucky Derby winner Super Saver has 3 starters, no winners. His babies will likely start winning late July/August onwards.

 

Sky Limit (Sky Mesa - Special American, by Quiet American) (F) $95K FTKJUL13; :49.23 (6/64); She’s a half to MSW MONTANA NATIVE (by Yes Its True) and SP American Romance (by Successful Appeal). Three of five half sibs to race won/placed at two and Sky Mesa is noted as a sire of very precocious babies. Sky Limit should do well up to 1 1/16 miles.

 

June 16, 2014 | Four Furlongs, Turf

Supa (War Chant - Blended Beauty, by Fusaichi Pegasus) (C) :51.02 (3/4); One of Supa’s half siblings is a winner over the turf. His dam is a half to SPLENDED BLENDED, winner of the Hollywood Starlet (G-1) at two and Vanity (G1) at three, and MGSW RICHLY BLENDED. War Chant gets 20% juvie winners.

 

Tariff (Pulpit - Toll, by Giant's Causeway) (C) :51.02 (3/4) gate breeze; He’s a first born foal. His dam is a half to SW Cherry and her full sister SP Shrill, both by Distorted Humor. Second dam YELL is a MGSW. Her half siblings include the SW sires EASTERN ECHO and ROAR. She’s also a half to the dam of GSW CONGRATS and SP Flatter, Second dam is MGSW WILD APPLAUSE and the third dam is blue hen GLOWING TRIBUTE, dam of Kentucky Derby winner SEA HERO, grand-dam of Champion European sprinter MOZART, etc. Tariff and Supa are likely stablemates in Bill Mott’s barn.

 

June 18, 2014 | Four Furlongs, Dirt Training Track

Theophilia (Flatter - Theola, by Arch) (F) :49.22 (2/12) gate breeze. She’s a first foal. The dam is a full sibling to SW CHOOSE. The second dam is a half to Juvie SW CAT ATTACK, dam of MSW turf sprinter GREAT ATTACK. Theophilia will likely prefer running two turns, but could prevail in longer sprints.

 

Ginger Rush (Speightstown - Victorina, by Delaware Township) (F) $90K KEESEP13; :49.44 (4/12) gate breeze. This filly has a very precocious sprinter’s pedigree. Her dam won both starts at two and is a MSW of over $700K. She’s a veteran of 30 starts and won/placed in 26 of them. The second dam is a half to MGSW C.S. SILK and to the dam of Juvie SW DEN’S LEGACY. Expect to see this filly hitting the early baby stakes races if she’s fast enough.

 

Dubai Sky (Candy Ride (ARG) - House of Danzing, by Chester House) (C ) :49.76 (5/12) gate breeze. This is a full brother to MGSW TWIRLING CANDY winner of the Malibu (G-1), Del Mar Derby (G-2) etc. He’s also a half to ETHNIC DANCE (by Tribal Rule) who won the Del Mar Derby. Juvie SW CHOCOLATE CANDY (by Candy Ride) is a member of this female family and the blue hen Won’t Tell You, dam of the great AFFIRMED is Dubai Sky’s fourth dam.

 

Go Around (Medaglia d'Oro - Mediation (IRE), by Caerleon) (C ) $300K (RNA) KEESEP13; :50.40 (10/12); He’s a half to MGSW GO BETWEEN (by Point Given), winner of the Pacific Classic (G-1), Virginia Derby (G-2), etc. and a half to juvenile Group 2 placed Extreme Beauty (by Rahy). Half of Go Around’s ten half siblings won/placed at two.

 

Five Furlongs, Dirt Training Track

Harbouring (Indian Charlie - Snug Harbour, by Boston Harbor) (F) 1:03.90 (5/6) gate breeze. This filly is a full sister to the MSW sprinter STAR HARBOUR and a half to juvenile SP Lemon Point (by Lemon Drop Kid). All three of her siblings won/placed at two and their dam is juvenile SP. This filly should be fairly precocious.

 

June 19, 2014 | Four Furlongs, Dirt Training Track

High Noon Rider (Distorted Humor - Modesty Blaise, by A.P. Indy) (C ) $400K KEESEP13; :50.05 (2/9); This colt has the pedigree of a Classic winner. He’s a half to French SW POUPEE FLASH (by Elusive Quality). All three half siblings raced in Europe. Their dam is a ¾ sister to Atto Mile (CAN G-1) winner GOOD JOURNEY (by Nureyev) and a half to MG1W and sire ALDEBARAN, two-time winner of the Met Mile. The second dam CHIMES OF FREEDOM (by Private Account) is a multiple ENG-Gr.1 winner and High Noon Rider’s third dam is the Irish G-1 winner and blue hen AVIANCE. High Noon Rider traces back to the amazing producer and blue hen BEST IN SHOW. Keep this colt on your watch list as he matures and goes two turns.

 

Summer Chant (Summer Bird - Melody Maiden, by Saint Ballado) (F) :50.60 (4/9) gate breeze. She’s a daughter of deceased Freshman Sire and Belmont Stakes winner Summer Bird. Her sire’s offspring are 0-3. Expect them to start maturing later in the year as most will want to go a mile or farther. Summer Chant is a half to SW MEDOLINA (by Aragorn) and SP Skating (by Awesome Again). Summer Chant’s dam is stakes placed and this filly’s fourth dam is the blue hen Cosmah, dam of Halo. Melody Maiden has an RF to Cosmah as Halo is the sire of Saint Ballado. Summer Chant has turf influences in her family and we may see her on the lawn. She’ll likely be best at longer sprints and two turns.

 

GLOSSARY

SW – Stakes Winner

MSW – Multiple Stakes Winner

GSW – Graded Stakes Winner (G1SW, G2SW, G3SW – Grade, 1, 2, 3 stakes winner)

SP – Stakes Placed

MSP – Multiple Stakes Placed

GSP – Graded Stakes Placed

Blacktype – A stakes race. A horse’s name is designated in bold print when they have won or placed in any stakes race. Names in bold capital letters designate a stakes winner, including Graded or Group races. Bold small lettered names specify that the horse has placed in a stakes race including Graded or Group races. Names with no bold print designate horses that have not won or placed in a stakes race and thus, they have no Blacktype.

Blue Hen – A superior mare who has a widespread influence on the breed through her sons and daughters. Examples: La Troienne, Almahmoud, Somethingroyal. See Rasmussen Factor regarding inbreeding to these mares.

Broodmare Sire – a/k/a Damsire. The sire of the dam.

Classics – In the US, for colts, Kentucky Derby-G1, Preakness Stakes [G1], Belmont Stakes [G1]; for fillies, Coaching Club of America Oaks [G1]. The classic distance in the US is one and one-quarter miles, (10 furlongs), the length of the Derby. In England, for colts, 2,000 Guineas [G1], Epsom Derby [G1], St. Leger Stakes [G1]; for fillies, 1,000 Guineas [G1], Epsom Oaks [G1]. The classic distance in England is one and one-half miles (12 furlongs), the length of their Derby.

Dam – female parent of the horse (mother).

Damsire – a/k/a Broodmare sire. The sire (father) of the dam.

Distaff Family – a/k/a Female Family - The maternal line, starting with the dam, tracing back to the second dam, third dam, etc.

Full Brothers or Sisters – Full brothers and sisters are by the same sire and out of the same dam.

Half Brothers or Sisters - Half-brothers or sisters have the same dam but a different sire.

Inbreeding - Mating of closely related individuals, for instance, Danehill is inbred to Natalma through her son, Northern Dancer, the grandsire of Danehill, and through Spring Adieu, the second dam of Danehill. Thus, Danehill is inbred through two half siblings to one dam.

Rasmussen Factor (RF)

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– The "Rasmussen Factor" (or RF) is a term used to describe inbreeding to superior females (see Blue Hen) through different individuals in the first five generations. Leon Rasmussen and Rommy Faversham developed the breeding theory. The inbreeding must occur through the sire and the dam (on both sides of the pedigree) and the duplication of the inbred female must be within five generations. Examples of the RF Factor: Elusive Quality – RF to Somethingroyal through her sons Secretariat and Sir Gaylord. Unbridled – RF to Aspidistra through her son, Dr. Fager and daughter, Magic; Article by Leon Rasmussen regarding the Rasmussen Factor.

Sire – male parent of the horse (father). A thoroughbred horse becomes a sire after one of his offspring is registered in the Jockey Club Registry.

THE KIDDIE LIST JUNE 16, 2014

The Kiddie List searches for the best and brightest of this next generation of two year olds. Dullahan, El Padrino, Take Charge Indy, Union Rags, Creative Cause, Drill, Dreaming of Julia, Beholder, Kauai Katie, Emollient, Fortify and countless other runners were featured on the Kiddie List before they hit the national radar. Many juveniles that were highlighted on the Kiddie List rewarded their backers with double digit wins.

The Kiddie List will cover the best workers and blue bloods breezing four furlongs and farther. I’ll cover the New York, Kentucky, California and Florida tracks, and occasionally Arlington, Fair Hill and Monmouth. If a particularly well bred baby from the database shows up at another track, I’ll include that one as well. Due to the enormous number of juveniles, some of these names may show up only once or twice. It’s highly suggested that you use a virtual stable, available through Equibase, DRF or Brisnet to follow the babies in whom you’re most interested.

SANTA ANITA

Entered 6/19/14 Race 1

Caval (Blame - Sultana, by Storm Cat) (F) $150K KEESEP13; June 14 - 5F :59.20 (2/49) handily from gate. She’s a half to Group 3 winner DERBAAS, who was a SP juvenile. The dam is a full sister to French G-1 winner ALJABR and the second dam SERRA MADRE is also a French G-1 winner. Freshman Sire Blame has two starters, no winners. His offspring will likely be best from mid-season onward and do well with longer distances.

Haleys Rainbow (Songandaprayer - Holy Spirit, by Ghostzapper) (F) $80K (RNA) BESMAR14; June 13 4F :46.40 (1/7); She’s the first foal out of her unraced dam. The second dam is BC Distaff heroine ADORATION. Sire Songandaprayer is noted for getting win-early babies (43% 2YO winners).

So You Say (Flatter - Hurricane Hannah, by Southern Halo) (F) $250K OBSAPR14; June 16 4F :47.60 (5/62) ) handily from gate. Dam won her debut and hit the board in 9 of 12 tries. Sire gets 38% 2YO winners, but only 9% FTS. The dam is a half to SW SWEET SWEET, LOVELY LIL, LITTLE ROCKET and SP War Paint.

 

June 14, 2014 | 4 Furlongs

C'Mon Sister (Successful Appeal - Concinnous, by El Corredor) (F) :49.20 (30/52); first breeze after placing fourth in her debut. O’Hara trainee is a half to recent Vanity (G-1) heroine IOTAPA and SW SAINTLY JOAN.

Suva Harbor ( Rockport Harbor - Queen Dido, by Thunder Gulch) (F) :48.60 (16/52); The dam is a half to MSW MISS A BOMB, SP Shinnecock and MSP Cargo, the dam of Preakness Stakes winner and sire RED BULLET.

 

Five Furlongs

Zinvor (Tribal Rule - Shady Lady Dancer, by Woodman) (C ) $15K BESOCT13; :59.60 (5/39); He’s a full to SP Leaving New York. The dam is a full to SW LENA and a half to MSW LAVENDER, who is the second dam of Juvie SW WELL DESERVED.

 

June 15, 2012 | 4 Furlongs

Luminance ( Tale of the Cat - Siren Serenade, by Unbridled's Song) (F) $320K KEESEP13; :48.80 (31/63); Her dam is a ¾ sister to Remsen Stakes winner SAARLAND and a half to BC Juvie Turf (G-1) winner GEORGE VANCOUVER. Second dam is MG1W VERSAILLES TREATY. Luminance is trained by Bob Baffert.

 

Five Furlongs

Don't Blame Me (Blame - Forestier, by Forestry) (F) $145K (RNA) KEESEP13; 1:00.00 (8/50); Only two of four half sibs raced and one is a winner. The SW dam is a half to G-3 winner UNBRIDLED HOPE, dam of SW SUGAR SHOCK, and to the dam of SW BEARPATH. Don’t Blame Me is trained by Kristen Mulhall.

Mahee (Unbridled's Song - Elrose, by Deputy Minister) (F) $370K KEESEP13; 1:00.00 (8/50) handily from gate. She’s a half to G-3 winner SUPER FREAKY (by Smart Strike). Three of four half siblings to race won/placed at two. The dam is a half sister to Champion 3YO SILVER CHARM. Mahee Me is trained by Kristen Mulhall.

Roth (Discreetly Mine - Tasha's Delight, by Afternoon Deelites) (C ) 1:01.00 (22/50); He’s a half to MGSW WILKINSON (by Lemon Drop Kid). The Juvie SP dam dam is a full sister to Golden Rod (G-2) winner MISS PICKUMS. Freshman Sire Discreetly Mine has no winners from 2 starters. His babies should do well from mid-season onwards and should be fairly precocious. Roth is trained by Jeff Mullins.

Wake Up Nick (Cindago - Storm Hearted, by Lion Hearted) (C) $35K BESMAR14; 1:00.60 (16/50); first work back for this 9 ¼ length MSW debut winner who zipped 4 ½ F in :51.22. Not much blacktype in the female family, but watch for this one in the baby stakes races at Del Mar. His sire is a superior Polysire with 23% winners and 50% ITM. Wake Up Nick is trained by Doug O’Neil.

Ultimate Holiday (Harlan's Holiday - Molly Peaches, by Meadowlake) (F) $75K OBSMAR14; 1:00.80 (19/50); She’s a first foal. Her dam is a half to 2YO SW SHEZACRAZYGIRL and that one’s full sister, SP Shezacrazylilsis. Ultimate Holiday is trained by Richard Baltis.

 

June 16, 2014 | 4 Furlongs

Elementar (More Than Ready - Val Marie, by Coronado's Quest) (F) $280K KEESEP13; She’s a half to MGSW GRAND ADVENTURE (by Grand Slam) who won the Summer Stakes (G-3) as a 2YO. The dam is a half to GSW SCOUTUS and the SP second dam is a half to Champion mare LAKEWAY. Elementar is trained by Richard Mandella.

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Five Furlongs

Lord Nelson (Pulpit - African Jade, by Seeking the Gold) (C) $340K KEESEP13; :59.80 (7/50) handily from gate. He’s a first foal. His second dam is Argentinean Champion 3YO Filly MISS LINDA. Lord Nelson is trained by Bob Baffert.

Starlet O'Hara (Discreetly Mine - My Chanel, by Gilded Time) (F) $100K KEESEP13; :59.80 (7/50) handily from gate. She’s a half to MGSP turf router Trend (by Sligo Bay). Only one of Starlet O'Hara’s half sibs to race have won. The dam is a half to MGSW WANDERING BOY, EARLY WARNING and GSP VIVID SUNSET. The second dam VID KID is a SW Juvenile. Starlet O'Hara is trained by Bob Baffert.

THE KIDDIE LIST 6-14-14

As I’ve done over the last three years, I’ll continue the Kiddie List as I seek out the best and brightest of this next generation. Dullahan, El Padrino, Take Charge Indy, Union Rags, Creative Cause, Drill, Dreaming of Julia, Beholder, Kauai Katie, Emollient, Fortify and countless other runners were featured on the Kiddie List before they hit the national radar. Many juveniles that were highlighted on the Kiddie List rewarded their backers with double digit wins.

The Kiddie List will cover the best workers and blue bloods breezing four furlongs and farther. I’ll cover the New York, Kentucky, California and Florida tracks, and occasionally Arlington, Fair Hill and Monmouth. If a particularly well bred baby from the database shows up at another track, I’ll include that one as well. Due to the enormous number of juveniles, some of these names may show up only once or twice. It’s highly suggested that you use a virtual stable, available through Equibase, DRF or Brisnet to follow the babies in whom you’re most interested.

CHURCHILL DOWNS

June 10, 2014 | 4 Furlongs

Thirtysevenliveson ( Giant's Causeway - Mining My Own, by Smart Strike) (C) $675K KEESEP13; :49.00 (9/47); He’s a ½ brother to Kentucky Derby winner MINE THAT BIRD and MG1W DULLAHAN. Owned by Zayat and trained by Dale Romans.

Jack Tripp (Flatter - Vindicated Angel, by Vindication) (C ) $60K KEESEP13; :49.00 (9/47); Both ½ sibs won/placed as two year olds. Second Dam is a G-3 SW. Sire is only 9% with FTS. (First Time Starters). Likely workmate for Thirtysevenliveson.

Cool Comfort (Big Brown - Singing Sensation, by Coronado's Quest) (F) $115K OBSAPR14; :50.40 (29/47); Previously worked 4F :48.20 (2/49) from the gate on 6/4 at CD and had a 4F :47.40 (3/26) at KEE on 5/5. Her ½ sibling placed as a 2 YO. Her dam is ½ to G-2 winners RUBY’S RECEPTION and HERITAGE HALL. Third dam MSW COURT HOSTESS is the grand-dam of PA Derby winner HANDSOME MIKE. Big Brown gets 10% FTS, but keep an eye on her, especially if she heads for the Poly or turf.

 

June 11, 2014 | 4 Furlongs

Big Red Seven (Hold Me Back - All Sevens, by A.P. Indy) (C) $11K KEESEP13; :48.80 (5/36) gate breeze; His Freshman Sire, a son of Giant’s Causeway has 4 starters, 2 winners. Second dam SIX SEXY SISTERS won 2 of 3 starts, including the Colleen Stakes. This is the distaff family of MGSW sire BEAU GENIUS. Likely workmate of Simply Confection.

Simply Confection (Candy Ride (ARG) - Ballado's Halo, by Saint Ballado) (F) $20K KEESEP13; :48.80 (5/36) gate breeze; So far, none of her 5 half sibs to race own blacktype. Her dam is a SP full sister to Champion ASHADO, MGSW SUNRIVER and G-3 winner SAINT STEPHEN. Candy Ride gets 13% FTS.

Bold Conquest (Curlin - One for Jim, by Distorted Humor) (C ) :50.40 (23/36) first gate breeze; His ½ sibling by Langfuhr placed in 2 of 3 starts as a 2YO. The dam is a SP half sister to Cigar Mile winner JERSEY TOWN and the second dam is MG1W JERSEY GIRL. Curlin gets 13% FTS, but this one will likely prefer two turns.

Pressing Luck ( Lookin At Lucky - Boston Lady, by Boston Harbor) (C ) $300K KEESEP13; :50.20 (18/36); He’s a half to MGSP Normandy Invasion (by Tapit). Freshman sire Lookin At Lucky has 4 winners from 8 starters.

 

June 13, 2014 | 4 Furlongs

Holy Frazier (Holy Bull - Sandstorm Cat, by Tale of the Cat) (C) :49.20 (11/41); half sib. Won one of 2 starts as a 2YO. There’s no notable blacktype in the first two generations, however the 3^rd dam is a SP half sister to SEATTLE SLEW.

Lawn Ranger (U S Ranger - Lalka, by Dynaformer) ) (C) :49.20 (11/41); He’s a ½ to Schuylerville Stakes winner GEORGIE’S ANGEL. Two of four half sibs to race won as two year olds. The dam is ½ to a SW and the second through fourth dams own blacktype. Lawn Ranger has a 3x3 RF (see glossary) to Andover Way, who is the second dam of US Ranger and she is the dam of Dynaformer. Expect to see this colt on the turf.

Redlace and Pearls (Line of David - Maggie's Pearle, by Bright Launch) (F) $110K OBSAPR14; :48.40 (4/41); Two of three half sibs that raced at two were winners. The dam is a half to the dam of G-1 winner MANDY’S GOLD. So far, the offspring of Freshman Sire Line of David are 0-5. The few that I’ve seen have good size and I expect they’ll start to mature mid-season (July) onward.

 

June 13, 2014 | 5 Furlongs

Amazing Party (Desert Party - Amazing Storm, by Awesome Again) (F) 1:03.00 (15/20) gate breeze; She’s the first foal out of her dam. Amazing Storm was 3^rd in her debut. Freshman Sire Desert Party has two winners from four starters, so this one could hit the board fairly early in her career. There’s no blacktype in the first two generations of the distaff line, but the second dam is a half- sister to Champion Sprinter SQUIRTLE SQUIRT.

Stroke Play (Warrior's Reward - Candy Ma'am, by Lemon Drop Kid) (F) $7,500 (RNA) KEENOV12; 1:02.20 (11/20) gate breeze; One of two half sibs to race placed as a 2YO and the dam placed in her second start. The second and third dams own minor blacktype. Freshman Sire Warrior's Reward, a son of MEDAGLIA D'ORO, is off to a huge start at stud with three winners from three starters.

Tiz Town (Tiznow - Bird Town, by Cape Town) (C ) 1:03.80 (17/20) gate breeze; Only four of seven half sibs of racing age made to the track. None own blacktype, and only two won. One of the two hit the board as a 2YO. The dam was Champion 3YO filly and half sister to Belmont Stakes winner and sire BIRDSTONE. The second dam Dear Birdie is a blue hen. Tiz Town is likely trained by Wayne Lukas. I don’t expect Tiz Town to be precocious and he should love two turns. Great pedigree, but so far, the dam hasn’t re-produced anywhere close to her form.

 

June 14, 2014 | 4 Furlongs

Calmbeforethestorm (Stormy Atlantic - Ruby Surprise, by Farma Way) (C ) $190K KEESEP13; :48.60 (9/89); She’s a half to MSW FREE FLYING SOUL (by Quiet American) and SP Lady Stonewall (by Harlan’s Holiday). Two half sibs raced at two and both placed. Dam Ruby Surprise is a MGSW and the second and third dams own blacktype.

Skipalute ( Midnight Lute - Skipstone, by Montbrook) (F) $130K FTKJUL13; :48.40 (4/89) gate breeze; neither of her two half sibs raced. The dam is a half to Demoiselle Stakes (G-2) winner TIZHIT (by Tiznow). The second dam is an unraced half to Contrive, the dam of Champion 2YO Filly FOLKLORE (by Tiznow).

Super Saks (Sky Mesa - Broadway Debut, by Unbridled's Song) (F) $250K FTSAUG13; :47.00 (1/89); She’s a half to juvie SP Mr Bluegrass Music (by Bluegrass Cat). Another half sib was unplaced in 4 starts at two. Broadway Debut is a half to MGSP Voodoo (by Petionville) and the second and third dams own blacktype.

Moonlight Charmer (Malibu Moon - Words of War, by Lord At War (ARG)) ( ) $140K KEESEP13; :48.60 (9/89); He’s a half to MGSW Sire E DUBAI (by Mr. Prospector) and Del Mar Oaks (G-1) winner NO MATTER WHAT (by Nureyev). No Matter What is the dam of the multiple Group 1 winning filly RAINBOW VIEW (by Dynaformer), MGSWs JUST AS WELL (by A.P. Indy) and WINTER VIEW (by Thunder Gulch) and SW UTLEY (by Smart Strike). Words of War is a half to the dam of MGSW and sire RAVEN’S PASS and SW GIGAWATT.

FAIR HILL

June 12, 2014 | 4 Furlongs

Giant Crystal (Giant's Causeway - Crystal Shard, by Mr. Prospector) (F) $450K KEENOV12; :50.40 (4/9); She’s a half to Wood Memorial winner GEMOLOGIST (by Tiznow) who also won the Kentucky Jockey Club at two. Half sister CLEAR DESTINY (by Deputy Minister) is a MSW and half sibling Perfect Cut (by A.P. Indy) is SP. Four of seven half siblings won/placed as 2YO.

I'll Show Me (Bernardini - Pacific Spell, by Langfuhr) (F) $1.3 Million KEESEP13; :51.40 (6/9); She’s a half to Champion 3YO PROUD SPELL (by Proud Citizen) and Proud Spell’s full sister SP Proud Pearl. The fillies in this distaff line are more accomplished than the colts. Only two of Pacific Spell’s five sons raced and only one is a winner. Pacific Spell is a half to a SW who also bore a SW and SP daughter.

Rainha Da Bateria (Broken Vow - Amelia, by Dixieland Band) (F) $435K KEESEP12; :50.40 (4/9); She’s a half to MSW KINDERGARDEN KID (by Dynaformer), SW ASSATEAGUE (by Stormy Atlantic) and SP He's Had Enough (by Tapit). In this distaff family, the colts have proven to be the better runners. Out of three fillies, only one has hit the board and she’s a stakes winner. Four of five half siblings raced and hit the board as 2YO. The first two dams own blacktype and the second dam is a full sister to Champion 3YO Filly ALTHEA. Third dam is the blue hen, Courtly Dee.

Tsunami of Love (Bernardini - My Typhoon (IRE), by Giant's Causeway) (F) :51.40 (6/9); She has two half sibs, both colts, both raced one is a winner. Pedigrees don’t get any better than this. My Typhoon is a MGSW to Champion SEA THE STARS (by Cape Cross) and his ¾ brother SW BORN TO SEA (by Invincible Spirit), Italian Champ BLACK SAM BELLAMY (by Sadler’s Wells) and his full siblings, internationally acclaimed MG1SW sire GALILEO, MSW ALL TOO BEAUTIFUL, the sire Atticus, and half siblings MSW URBAN OCEAN (by Urban Sea), SW MELIKAH (by Lamntarra) and SP Cherry Hinton (by Green Desert). Second dam MGSW URBAN SEA is a blue hen.

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THE KIDDIE LIST 6-11-14

The most precocious of this year’s crop of two year olds made their arrival on the racing scene at Keeneland’s spring meet. As summer deepens, more tracks will be carding races for the babies. As I’ve done over the last three years, I’ll continue the Kiddie List as I seek out the best and brightest of this next generation. Dullahan, El Padrino, Take Charge Indy, Union Rags, Creative Cause, Drill, Dreaming of Julia, Beholder, Kauai Katie, Dry Summer, Renee's Titan, Power Broker, Honorable Dillon, Redwood Kitten, Emollient, Fortify and countless other runners were featured on the Kiddie List before they hit the national radar. Many juveniles that were highlighted on the Kiddie List rewarded their backers with double digit wins.

The Kiddie List will cover the best workers and blue bloods breezing four furlongs and farther. I’ll cover the New York, Kentucky, California and Florida tracks, and occasionally Arlington, Fair Hill and Monmouth. If a particularly well bred baby from the database shows up at another track, I’ll include that one as well. Due to the enormous number of juveniles, some of these names may show up only once or twice. It’s highly suggested that you use a virtual stable, available through Equibase, DRF or Brisnet to follow the babies in whom you’re most interested.

Due to the large number of breezing two year olds, I’ll cover New York separately. Look for works from other states in the next couple of days.

NEW YORK

BELMONT

June 7, 2014| Four furlongs:

Just too Perfect (Pleasantly Perfect - Winter Tide, by Tale of the Cat) (F) :50.38 (27/34) $50K OBSMAR14. This is a full sister to juvenile MSP runner Pleasant Miss (Landaluce S., Cinderella, Oak Tree Juvenile Fillies Turf, etc.). Three of four half siblings won/placed as 2 YO, so keep an eye on this one.

King of New York (Street Boss - Princess Consort, by Dixieland Band) (C) :48.99 (5/34) $65K KEESEP14. He’s a half to juvenile Eng. Gr. 3 winner WATERWAY RUN (by Arch). Two of three half sibs. Are juve winners. Sire Street Boss gets over 25% first time winners.

Over Ridin Royalty (Malibu Moon - Silver Reserve, by Silver Deputy) (C) :49.62 (13/34) $195K FTKJUL13. He’s a full to MSW sprinter RULE BY NIGHT. Three of six siblings won/places as juveniles. The unraced dam is a half to Sapling (G-3) winner Boones Mill (by Carson City).

Skerkis (Majesticperfection - Touch of Joy, by Crafty Prospector) (C) :49.62 (13/34) $48K FTKJUL13. He’s a half to Juvie SW SEA THE JOY (by Stormy Atlantic). Two of five half sibs to race won/placed as juveniles. The dam is a half to the dam of MSW ZEE ZEE, who was also a juvie SW. Skerkis is entered 6/13/14 Race 1 at BEL.

 

Four furlongs Dirt Training Track:

Daredevil (More Than Ready - Chasethewildwind, by Forty Niner) (C) :48.83 (6/22) $260K KEESEP13. He’s a half to G-1 winner ALBERTUS MAXIMUS (by Albert The Great) and to G-3 SP Chasethegold (by Touch Gold), who bore a G-3 SP Juvie. This isn’t a particularly precocious family.

Fashion Alert (Old Fashioned - Titan Queen, by Tiznow) (F) :49.44 (10/22) $125K KEESEP13. She’s a half to G-3 winner RENEE'S TITAN (by Bernstein) who was also a SP Juvie. The dam is a half to two SW.

June 8, 2014 | Five furlongs:

Nonna's Boy (Distorted Humor - Nonna Mia, by Empire Maker) (C) :59.55 (Handily Gate) (1/12). He’s the first foal out of a Juvenile G-1 SP runner. His dam is a half to MGSW CAIRO PRINCE (by Pioneerof the Nile) and SP Holdin Bullets (by Ghostzapper). The second dam is also a SW. Nonna’s Boy is entered 6/13/14 Race 1 at BEL.

Stanford ( Malibu Moon - Rosy Humor, by Distorted Humor) (C) :59.55 (Handily Gate) (1/12). $550K BESMAR14. He’s the second of three foals to race. A half sibling was unplaced in one start. The dam was 0-3 in her career. The second dam is a ¾ sister to Champion Johannesburg. Stanford is entered 6/13/14 Race 1 at BEL.

 

June 10, 2014 | Four furlongs Dirt Training Track:

Isabella Sings (Eskendereya - Isobel Baillie (GB), by Lomitas (GB)) (F) :51.27 (6/7). She’s a half to Juvie turf SW ALAURA MICHELE (by Arch). First crop sire Eskendereya was a juvie turf winner and also won the FOY and Wood Memorial. His babies should be moderately precocious and be proficient over all surfaces.

Reality (Super Saver - Dianehill (IRE), by Danehill) (C) :49.44 (2/7) $150K OBSMAR14. He’s a half to UAE G-3 winner SPLASH POINT (by Street Cry). The dam is MGSP turf sprinter/miler. The second dam is MGSW Very Subtle. Sire Super Saver won the KY Derby. This immediate family isn’t very precocious.

Tasunke (Indian Charlie - Dancing Flame, by Seeking the Gold) (F) :49.42 (1/7) $350K KEESEP13. One half sib to race was unplaced in 3 starts. The dam is a half to CAN. G-2 Juvie winner BEAR’S KID (by Lemon Drop Kid). The second dam is MGSW TAP TO MUSIC, a half to GSW sire NORTHERN AFLEET. Fourth dam Square Angle was a Canadian Champion Juvenile Filly. This distaff line produced Champions KAMAR, FANTASTIC LIGHT, GOLDEN ATTRACTION, SWAIN, plus MG1SW GORGOUS, TURBULENT DECENT, SWIFT TEMPER, ALPHA, CAPE TOWN, etc.

 

SARATOGA

June 8, 2014 | Four Furlongs, Dirt Training Track:

Escondido (Eskendereya - Kamaal, by Irgun) (C) :50.59 (17/34). $370K KEESEP13. He’s a half to MSW juvie CAVE'S VALLEY (by Steven Got Even) and to SW GETAWAY GUY (by Yankee Gentleman). Out of 7 half sibs to race, only three are winners, but all three won/placed as 2 YO’s. The first three dams own blacktype.

Mariano Intheninth (Summer Bird - Affluenza, by Giant's Causeway) (C) :50.49 (14/34) 470K KEENOV12. One of two half sibs is a juvie winner. This distaff line is pure Claiborne breeding. The dam is a half to SW juvie HAIT and SP Play With Fire; a half sister bore two SW juveniles. This distaff line produced the top sires PULPIT and JOHANNNISBURG. Deceased freshman sire Summer Bird won the Belmont Stakes. I expect Mariano Intheninth will relish two turns and could be proficient over dirt or turf.

 

Five Furlongs, Dirt Training Track:

Angela Renee (Bernardini - Pilfer, by Deputy Minister) (F) 1:01.24 (2/4). She’s a full sister to MG1W sire TO HONOR AND SERVE and a half to SP Elnaawi (by Street Sense). Two of four half siblings to race are winners, both won/placed as juvies.

 

June 9, 2014 | Four Furlongs, Dirt Training Track:

Ashland Park (Street Cry (IRE) - Ashado, by Saint Ballado) (C) :50.12 (8/27). Like many Champion mares, Ashado hasn’t done a whole lot as a broodmare. Two of her three foals have raced and one is a winner. Both are very lightly raced full sibs to Ashland Park.

Bebop Raindrop ( Scat Daddy - Weatheringthestorm, by Kyle's Our Man) (F) :49.96 (4/27). $140K FTNAUG13. Her dam is a half to Canadian Turf Champ CLOUDY’S KNIGHT and to SW STORMY IMPACT. That’s it for blacktype in two generations of the female family. Bebop Raindrop could enjoy the Turf and/or Poly.

Drafting (Street Cry (IRE) - Indy Five Hundred, by A.P. Indy) (C) :51.02 (17/27). This Darley homebred is a half to Eng. Gr. 3 juvie placed runner Ecliptic (by Kingmambo). Their dam is a G-1 winning ¾ sister to Italian Gr. 1 juvie winner BIONDETTI and to MGSW DELTA PRINCESS the dam of Champion ROYAL DELTA. Drafting’s 3 half sibs and their dam won/placed as juvies.

Epsilon (Desert Party - Munnaya, by Nijinsky II) (C) :51.23 (19/27) Likely stablemate to Drafing, Epsilon is a half to MGSW ALPA (by Bernardini), French SW MYSTIC MELODY (by Seattle Slew) and to SP Yaya (by Rahy) and Lavender Sky (by Mt. Livermore). The dam and second dam are SW.

Kool Charli (Tale of the Cat - Desafinado, by Pulpit) (F) :49.96 (4/27). One of three half sibs to race has won. The dam is a half to the MSW veteran DEELIGHTFUL IRVING and to G3 SW IRVING’S BABY. Tale of the Cat’s babies win 16% first time out and he’s a pretty good sire of win-early types. Kool Charli has been working steadily in the 4F :49 range.

Marking (Bernardini - Seventh Street, by Street Cry (IRE)) (C) :50.12 (8/27). Stablemate to Drafting, Maring is the first of his dam’s foals to make it to the races. Seventh Street won the Apple Blossom, Go For Wand, and placed in the Ruffian and Ogden Phipps H., all G-1 events. She’s a half to Dubai Golden Shaheen (UAE Gr. 1) hero REYNALDOTHEWIZARD and to MSP American Story.

Moreno Street (Street Sense - Danceinthesunlight, by A.P. Indy) (C) :50.90 (13/27). He’s a half to Dwyer (G-2) winner MORENO (by Ghostzapper). Their dam is an unraced daughter of Canadian Champion Three Year Old Filly DANCETHRUTHEDAWN, and her dam is the Champion and blue hen DANCE SMARTLY, winner of the BC Distaff and half sister to top sire SMART STRIKE. Moreno Street will likely not be precocious and prefer running two turns.

Wealth Creation (Super Saver - Lunargal, by Yes It's True) (F) :49.98 (7/27) $250K OBSMAR13. Two of her four half siblings were juvie winners. This is a precocious distaff family. Their dam is a juvie stakes winning full sister to juvie SW LUNARLADY; a half sister to ASTROLOGY, who won a G-3 at two and placed in the Preakness; and to LUNARPAL who won also a G-3 at age two.

 

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Divine Praises (Medaglia d'Oro - Grand Prayer, by Grand Slam) (F) :49.00 (1/19). She’s a full sister to G-3 SP Valid and a half sister to Ruffian Stakes (G-1) heroine MALIBU PRAYER (by Malibu Moon). Two of Divine Praises’s siblings have won. She has RF* inbreeding to the blue hen Prayer Bell, who is her fourth dam and Prayer Bell is the dam of Silent Screen, the second damsire of Medaglia d'Oro. Divine Praises full sister won one of two starts as a juvie and their dam placed in both starts at two.

Militsa (Yes It's True - Mind Eraser, by Unbridled's Song) (F) :49.00 (1/19). It is quite likely that Militsa and Divine Praises are stablemates trained by Bill Mott. It’s rare to see Mott babies post bullet works, so pay attention to these two. Militsa’s dam is a half to the stakes winning miler KATY NOW (by Tiznow). The second and third dams own blacktype. Militsa’s dam placed in her debut and sire Yes It's True is noted for getting precocious offspring.

Yippee (Harlan's Holiday - Hip Hip, by Monarchos) (F) :50.55 (10/19). She’s a first foal for her Claiborne-bred dam, Hip Hip is a half sister to the stallions GSW CONGRATS and SP Flatter. This is also the distaff line of sire’s EASTERN ECHO and ROAR, and MGSW YELL. Yipee’s fourth dam is blue hen Glowing Tribute, dam of Kentucky Derby winner SEA HERO, grand-dam of Champion European sprinter MOZART, etc.

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GLOSSARY:

SW – Stakes Winner

MSW – Multiple Stakes Winner

GSW – Graded Stakes Winner (G1SW, G2SW, G3SW – Grade, 1, 2, 3 stakes winner)

SP – Stakes Placed

MSP – Multiple Stakes Placed

GSP – Graded Stakes Placed

Blacktype – A stakes race. A horse’s name is designated in bold print when they have won or placed in any stakes race. Names in bold capital letters designate a stakes winner, including Graded or Group races. Bold small lettered names specify that the horse has placed in a stakes race including Graded or Group races. Names with no bold print designate horses that have not won or placed in a stakes race and thus, they have no Blacktype.

Blue Hen – A superior mare who has a widespread influence on the breed through her sons and daughters. Examples: La Troienne, Almahmoud, Somethingroyal. See Rasmussen Factor regarding inbreeding to these mares.

Broodmare Sire – a/k/a Damsire. The sire of the dam.

Classics – In the US, for colts, Kentucky Derby-G1, Preakness Stakes [G1], Belmont Stakes [G1]; for fillies, Coaching Club of America Oaks [G1]. The classic distance in the US is one and one-quarter miles, (10 furlongs), the length of the Derby. In England, for colts, 2,000 Guineas [G1], Epsom Derby [G1], St. Leger Stakes [G1]; for fillies, 1,000 Guineas [G1], Epsom Oaks [G1]. The classic distance in England is one and one-half miles (12 furlongs), the length of their Derby.

Dam – female parent of the horse (mother).

Damsire – a/k/a Broodmare sire. The sire (father) of the dam.

Distaff Family – a/k/a Female Family - The maternal line, starting with the dam, tracing back to the second dam, third dam, etc.

Full Brothers or Sisters – Full brothers and sisters are by the same sire and out of the same dam.

Half Brothers or Sisters - Half-brothers or sisters have the same dam but a different sire.

Inbreeding - Mating of closely related individuals, for instance, Danehill is inbred to Natalma through her son, Northern Dancer, the grandsire of Danehill, and through Spring Adieu, the second dam of Danehill. Thus, Danehill is inbred through two half siblings to one dam.

Rasmussen Factor – The "Rasmussen Factor" (or RF) is a term used to describe inbreeding to superior females (see Blue Hen) through different individuals in the first five generations. Leon Rasmussen and Rommy Faversham developed the breeding theory. The inbreeding must occur through the sire and the dam (on both sides of the pedigree) and the duplication of the inbred female must be within five generations. Examples of the RF Factor: Elusive Quality – RF to Somethingroyal through her sons Secretariat and Sir Gaylord. Unbridled – RF to Aspidistra through her son, Dr. Fager and daughter, Magic; Article by Leon Rasmussen regarding the Rasmussen Factor.

Sire – male parent of the horse (father). A thoroughbred horse becomes a sire after one of his offspring is registered in the Jockey Club Registry.