, INC. 600 Cynthiana Road, Paris, 40361 Tel: (859) 987-3426 • Fax: (859) 987-6856 Email: [email protected] • www.Runnymedefarm.com ESTABLISHED 1867 Unmistakable Quality Unparalleled Tradition Uncompromising Horsemanship

Since its founding in 1867, Runnymede Farm has been an important and vital part of the American industry. The farm was originally established on family property by Colonel Ezekiel Clay, whose father was a member of the U.S. Congress and a breeder of and champion cattle. In fact, the nursery holds the distinct honor of being the oldest continuous Thoroughbred breeding farm in Kentucky, according to the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Runnymede Farm is now the domain of Catesby Clay, a grandson of Ezekiel Clay and one of the respected breeders in the industry. Though the business of horses has changed in the 150 years since the farm was founded, Runnymede’s commitment to quality has never wavered. Even today, Mr. Clay remains true to the beliefs and principles utilized by generations of his family in hopes of breeding and raising the best horses possible. Incomparable History

There is no farm with a prouder, more dedicated or more proven sense of tradition than Runnymede Farm. The * 365-acre nursery nestled sweetly in Hall of Fame member Bourbon County has produced winners won 17 races in a row at two and three for more than three centuries. They include four members of the Racing Hall of Fame, many starters in the Triple Homestead Crown, and several champions in the Historic U.S. and abroad. In fact, the farm’s Runnymede Farm main residence history of success is essentially as old as that of the American Turf. Beginning with the 19th century trailblazing filly and great champions Hanover and , horses bred on these fertile grounds have shaped Catesby W. Clay President and the face of the sport for generations. grandson of Martin O’Dowd founder Col. Vice President and Ezekiel Clay General Manager 1905 winner

* Leading money winner of 1914; won 32-of-50 starts including

*Miss Woodford Immortal filly won 16 straight races over three-year span; *Ben Brush first U.S. runner to earn $100,000 1896 Kentucky Derby winner; one of sport’s all-time greats *Member of National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame 1951 Kentucky Derby winner bred and raised on Runnymede

Runnymede Quality

The Clay family has long dedicated itself to the breeding and raising of the best Thoroughbreds possible. That process must start with good mares and proper matings but, just as importantly, it must also include fertile land. Located in the heart of the Bluegrass, the pastures that comprise Plankton Runnymede Farm have produced some Nine-time stakes winner of the most accomplished performers of captured 1980 Ladies H. (G1) the Thoroughbred breed. Those runners including Kentucky Derby winners Ben Brush, Agile and Count Turf, three winners including Lady Vi-E (1970), and notable runners such as Angle Light, who defeated to win the 1973 , and 1981 Gimcrack Stakes winner Full Extent. Simply put, Runnymede Farm has Royal Ski produced the victors of virtually every Winner of 1976 Laurel Futurity (G1) and Remsen Stakes (G2) important stakes race–past and present– on the American racing calendar. Angle Light Shown on right, upsetting Secretariat to win the 1973 Wood Memorial (G1)

Full Extent 1981 Gimcrack Stakes (Eng-G1) winner

Tejano Run Grade 2 stakes winner was runner-up in 1995 Kentucky Derby (G1) Partez Graded stakes winner placed in 1981 Kentucky Derby (G1) Agnes Digital 2001 Champion Older Horse in Japan, winner of 2001 Hong Kong Cup (Jpn-G1). Bred in partnership with The Legacy Continues Mr. Peter Callaghan

Today Runnymede Farm is highly regarded as one of the premier breeding operations in the world. It continues to raise a unique number of top-flight runners, among them 2001 Japanese Champion Agnes Digital, 2003 Matron Stakes (G1) winner Marylebone and 2005 Triple Crown contender Greeley’s Galaxy.

Savorthetime 2005 First Lady Handicap (G3) winner Greeley’s Galaxy Triple Crown contender of 2005, winner of the Illinois Derby (G2)

Session topper, Keeneland ’04 Marlybone Galileo–Regina Maria yearling colt sells for $1.9 million Winner of the 2003 Matron Stakes (G1) to Dr. Demi O’Byrne at 2004 Keeneland September Sale at Belmont Park The Runnymede–breds love to run…and it shows!

Percentage Graded Stakes Winners (sellers) Percentage Graded Stakes Winners (sellers)

No. of Average Average No. of Average Average horses sold sale price earnings SWs (%) GSWs horses sold sale price earnings SWs (%) GSWs Catesby Clay & Runnymede Farm 22 $69,700 $72,691 3 (13.6%) 3 (13.6%) Catesby Clay and Runnymede Farm22 $69,700 $73,807 3 (13.6%) 3 (13.6%) Lanark Farm 44 53,420 99,419 7 (15.9%) 5 (11.4%)Middlebrook Farm 44 $313,170 $94,548 8 (18.2%) 5 (11.4%) Bridlewood Farm 47 92,851 137,480 6 (12.8%) 5 (10.6%)Bridlewood Farm 47 $92,851 $140,038 7 (14.9%) 5 (10.6%) Jaime S. Carrion 41 113,634 64,005 7 (17.1%) 4 (9.8%)Lanark Farm 49 $54,071 $130,620 7 (14.3%) 5 (10.2%) Mint Leaf Farm 31 26,426 71,151 4 (12.9%) 3 (9.7%)Jaime S. Carrion 41 $113,634 $65,759 7 (17.1%) 4 (9.8%) Rutledge Farm 22 106,727 179,774 4 (18.2%) 2 (9.1%)Mint Leaf Farm 31 $26,426 $71,403 4 (12.9%) 3 (9.7%) Margaux Stud 69 68,538 84,637 9 (13.0%) 6 (8.7%)Blake Agency 22 $44,750 $90,969 2 (9.1%) 2 (9.1%) Crescent 23 55,009 65,552 3 (13.0%) 2 (8.7%)Margaux Stud 69 $68,538 $84,637 9 (13.0%) 6 (8.7%) Manchester Farm 36 69,125 60,243 3 (8.3%) 3 (8.3%)Crescent 23 $55,009 $65,552 3 (13.0%) 2 (8.7%) Tim Hyde 60 $162,717 $121,530 8 (13.3%) 5 (8.3%)

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It all starts with quality mares Runnymede Farm’s focus is the breeding and raising of high-quality horses, in association with partners on a limited basis, which are able to compete in elite races around the world.  Runnymede breeds to leading stallions globally, including top sires in Kentucky and Europe. The products of these top-class matings are sold annually at select yearling sales throughout the world, including Keeneland, Fasig-Tipton Kentucky, Saratoga, and other elite international venues.