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Rank Rank Stallion (Foreign foaled), (YOB,Sire), Where Stands Stud Fee Wnrs Wns BT SW (Chief Earner, Earnings) Earnings Foals Wnrs Index Index 1 TOO MUCH BLING (03, Rubiano), Valor Farm $5,000 98/38 1/1 1/1 (Direct Dial, $99,279) $1,396,446 312 28 1.01 1.02 2 MY GOLDEN SONG (03, Unbridled's Song), Valor Farm $4,000 49/27 1/1 0/1 (Sunlit Song, $126,383) $900,591 175 15 0.92 1.00 3 AIKENITE (07, Yes It's True), Leadem Farm $3,000 32/18 0/0 0/0 (Hotfoot, $55,025) $524,046 68 0 0.91 1.15 4 EARLY FLYER (98, Gilded Time), Valor Farm $2,000 33/8 2/2 2/2 (Wonders of Hislove, $88,069) $372,614 317 19 0.73 0.89 5 MORO TAP (10, ), Double Infinity Ranch $2,500 32/8 0/0 0/0 (Ruby Does Sparkle, $40,405) $247,544 *73 1 0.56 0.83 6 GRASSHOPPER (04, Dixie Union), Valor Farm $3,500 23/8 0/0 0/0 (Great Affection, $67,515) $231,856 144 3 0.69 0.86 7 CONGAREE (98, Arazi), Valor Farm Pnsd 26/6 0/0 0/0 (Runningwscissors, $75,998) $231,352 *412 13 1.17 1.33 8 THE HUNK (07, Speightstown), Eureka Farm $1,500 11/3 0/0 0/0 (Star of the North, $80,800) $139,358 24 0 0.40 0.98 9 CROSSBOW (08, Bernardini), Valor Farm $1,500 16/3 0/0 0/0 (Crosstime, $41,801) $137,701 42 2 0.47 1.02 10 LUNARPAL (02, Successful Appeal)Hopeful N/A 6/4 0/0 0/0 (Grizabella, $66,225) $114,613 119 2 0.84 0.90 11 STREET MOVE (06, Street Cry) N/A 4/4 0/0 0/0 (Kingsville, $36,750) $108,451 12 0 1.00 1.36 12 LIGHT UP THE SCORE (08, Even the Score), EZ Thoroughbred Station $500 4/3 0/0 0/0 (Miss Photo, $37,624) $107,813 6 0 0.72 1.49 13 UNBRIDLED'S HEART (05, Unbridled's Song) Died, 2015 7/2 1/1 1/1 (Corluna, $75,131) $100,975 30 1 0.53 0.51 14 REVOLVING (09, A.P. Indy), Double S $1,000 13/6 0/0 0/0 (High Flying Guy, $17,802) $97,878 47 0 0.62 1.43 15 STONESIDER (03, Giant's Causeway), Valor Farm Pnsd 10/6 0/0 0/0 (Its a Chance, $20,451) $96,992 *219 4 1.00 1.14 16 KEEP UP (07, Unbridled's Song), Eureka Thoroughbred Farm $2,000 16/6 0/0 0/0 (Ucantkeepup, $18,122) $91,635 38 0 0.55 1.44 17 MR. BESILU (09, A.P. Indy), Eurekain Thoroughbred FarmHouston $2,000 11/3 0/0 0/0 (Luckenbacher, $15,000) $72,700 34 0 0.55 0.85 18 BEHINDATTHEBAR (05, Forest Wildcat), John Tally Racing Stable $1,500 8/1 0/0 0/0 (Fort Polk, $56,645) $62,584 108 0 0.52 0.76 19 WIMBLEDON (01, Wild Rush), Key Ranch $2,000 12/3 0/0 0/0 (Men of Kyle, $16,461) $59,551 143 4 0.69 0.75 20 ¶ BRADESTER (10, Lion Heart), Valor Farm $3,000 3/1 0/0 0/0 (Cosmetology, $33,136) $58,588 17 0 1.05 0.85 21 UNCLE ABBIE (97, Kingmambo) N/A 12/0 0/0 0/0 (Whipum Naenae, $30,224) $58,227 257 7 0.63 0.63 PARK RACE HOUSTON SAM COURTESY 22 INTIMIDATOR (01, Gone West) N/A 11/4 0/0 0/0 (Stillatune, $20,400) $53,498 213 6 0.53 0.72 23 LITTLEEXPECTATIONS (97, Valid Appeal), Asmussen Horse Center Pnsd 9/4 0/0 0/0 (Little Avenger, $30,793) $49,361 219 5 0.72 0.95 24 DON GATO (06, Storm Cat) BYN/A DENIS6/2 BLAKE0/0 0/0 (Cash On Fire, $26,456) $47,295 22 0 0.52 0.87 25 FINAL ROW (GB)Sam (97, Indian Houston Ridge), Ivy Rose Equestrian Race Center $1,250 1/1 0/0 0/0 (Robo, $46,955) $46,955 15 0 0.36 0.58 26 CAPTAIN COUNTDOWN (96, Relaunch), Double S Thoroughbred Farm $500 8/2 0/0 0/0 (Best Little Man, $20,702) $46,010 213 2 0.46 0.65 27 JOE'S ParkSON JOEY (98, and Fast Play), Texas Averett Farm racing $1,000THE NAMESAKE3/1 0/0 0/0 of Sam(Release Houston the Beast, Race $31,290) Park is known$43,816 for31 his role0 0.93 as one0.91 28 EXPECT A LOT (11, Awesome Again), Eureka Thoroughbred Farm $2,000of the leaders6/1 of0/0 the Texas0/0 (Prince Revolution, Rama, $21,750) which resulted$43,792 in the formation11 0 0.52 of 0.96the 29 GAFF (02, Maria's Mon) are on the rise N/A 9/1 0/0 0/0 (Captain Tyree, $15,715) $37,362 96 0 0.55 0.98 30 COUNTER PUNCH (00, Cozzene) RepublicN/A 2/1 of Texas0/0 after0/0 winning (Dustwhirl independence Wonder, $31,469) from Mexico,$31,769 and11 now0 the0.42 track0.43

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BLACK YELLOWMAGENTACYAN BH49-42.pgs 11.30.2020 16:02 TheBloodHorse STALLIONSSTALLIONS FORFOR 20212021 CLEARLY NOW • CUSTOM FOR CARLOS HALF OURS • IMPERIAL HINT SOUTHWEST PEPPERED CAT • STAR GUITAR • TRUST FACTOR The Choice is Clear...For 2020 Vision, Choose Clear Creek Stud 985-796-5563 [email protected] www.clearcreekstud.com For daily updated sire lists 2020 LEADING SIRES IN LOUISIANA visit BloodHorse.com STALLIONSSTALLIONS FORFOR 20212021 CLEARLY NOW • CUSTOM FOR CARLOS BT Rstrct Cumulative 2021 Rnrs/ SWnrs/ SW/ 2020 Stks A-E Comp

HALF Rank OURSStallion (Foreign • IMPERIAL foaled), (YOB,Sire), HINT Where Stands Stud Fee Wnrs Wns BT SW (Chief Earner, Earnings) Earnings Foals Wnrs Index Index SOUTHWEST PEPPERED 1 GEMOLOGIST CAT (09, • Tiznow),STAR Acadiana GUITAR Equine@Copper • TRUST Crowne FACTOR$4,500 208/96 3/4 1/3 (Horologist, $345,334) $3,756,651 *647 14 1.09 1.28 2 COURT VISIONThe (05, Gulch),Choice Acadiana is [email protected] Crowne 2020 Vision,$3,500 Choose 101/41 Clear1/1 Creek1/1 (CourtStud Return, $205,875) $1,965,869 *370 8 1.14 1.33 3 STAR GUITAR (05, Quiet American),985-796-5563 Clear Creek [email protected] Stud $7,500 www.clearcreekstud.com76/42 1/1 1/1 (Guitar Tribute, $80,630) $1,404,844 155 9 1.13 1.05 4 DAAHER (04, Awesome Again), Circle H Farms $3,000 62/33 0/0 0/0 (Gypsy Janie, $89,052) $1,225,082 173 11 1.24 1.19 5 COUNTRY DAY (06, Speightstown), Peach Lane Farms $2,500For daily63/35 updated1/1 0/1 sire (Vintage lists Hollywood, $115,910) $1,160,248 123 3 1.03 0.99 2020 LEADING SIRES 6 ASTROLOGY IN LOUISIANA(08, A.P. Indy), Acadiana Equine@Copper Crowne $4,000visit 92/35BloodHorse.com 0/0 0/0 (Aspect, $81,868) $1,092,218 *295 4 0.84 1.15 STALLIONSSTALLIONS FORFOR 20212021 7 CUSTOM FOR CARLOS (06, More Than Ready), Clear Creek Stud $3,500 105/34 1/1 1/1 (Monte Man, $109,512) $1,080,490 276 6 0.77 1.02 CLEARLY NOW • CUSTOM FOR CARLOSTexas 8 HALF for OURS both (03, horsemenUnbridled's Song),BT and ClearRstrct racetracks, Creek Stud $5,000 90/36 0/0 Cumulative0/0 (Our Lost Love, $97,183) $1,006,012 *521 22 0.92 1.10 2020 TEXAS SIRES 9 SECRET2021 CIRCLE (09,Rnrs/ Eddington),SWnrs/ Elite SW/Thoroughbreds $3,000 34/192020 0/0 Stks0/0 A-E(Our CompSecret Agent, $131,958) $728,278 58 0 1.03 0.96

HALF OURS Rank Stallion (Foreign • IMPERIAL foaled), (YOB,Sire), HINT Where Stands rising 10 BIND Studto (08, a Fee level Pulpit), perhaps RedWnrs River Farms Wnsnot feltBT SW since (Chief Lone Earner, Earnings) $1,500 Earnings44/20 Foals2/4 Wnrs2/2 Index(Mirabeau,Index $105,350) $705,715 100 3 0.72 1.00 SOUTHWEST BY WINNERS PEPPERED 1 GEMOLOGIST CAT (09, • Tiznow),STAR Acadiana GUITAR Equine@Copper • TRUST CrowneStar 11 FACTORAPRIORITY Park$4,500 hosted (07, Grand208/96 the Slam), Breeders’3/4 Elite Thoroughbreds1/3 Cup (Horologist, World $345,334) $2,000 $3,756,65131/16 1/2*647 141/1 1.09(Snowball, 1.28 $101,800) $573,138 70 2 0.76 0.75 Sire ...... Rnrs ...... Wnrs 12 MY PAL CHARLIE (05, Indian Charlie), Elite Thoroughbreds $2,500 48/18 0/0 0/0 (Drilling Report, $46,840) $543,651 205 2 0.66 0.99 2 COURT VISIONThe (05, ChoiceGulch), Acadiana is Clear...ForEquine@Copper Crowne 2020Championships Vision,$3,500 Choose 101/41 in 2004. Clear 1/1 Creek1/1 Stud(Court Return, $205,875) $1,965,869 *370 8 1.14 1.33 Too Much Bling ...... 98 ...... 38 3 STAR GUITAR (05, Quiet 985-796-5563American), Clear Creek [email protected] Stud 13 FLASHPOINT$7,500 (08, www.clearcreekstud.com76/42 Pomeroy), Le1/1 Mesa Stallions1/1 (Guitar Tribute, $80,630) $1,500 $1,404,84448/20 0/0155 0/09 1.13(Impressed, 1.05 $55,974) $530,910 93 0 0.66 0.75 4 DAAHER (04, Awesome Again), Circle H Farms 14 GREELEY'S$3,000 GALAXY 62/33 (02, Mr. 0/0Greeley) 0/0 (Gypsy Janie, $89,052)Died, 2017 $1,225,08255/13 1/2173 111/1 1.24(Mariah's 1.19 Galaxy, $121,000) $506,335 202 3 0.92 0.99 15 REDDING COLLIERY (06, Mineshaft) Died, 2018 37/15 0/0 0/0 (My Pepper Ann, $49,425) $489,369 101 1 0.75 1.23 My Golden Song ...... 49 ...... 27 5 COUNTRY DAY (06, Speightstown), Peach Lane Farms WEATHERING$2,500For daily63/35 THE updated STORM1/1 0/1sire (Vintagelists Hollywood, $115,910) $1,160,248 123 3 1.03 0.99 2020 LEADING SIRES 6 ASTROLOGY IN LOUISIANA (08, A.P. Indy), Acadiana Equine@Copper Crowne 16 GUILT$4,000 TRIPvisit (09, Pulpit),BloodHorse.com92/35 Red River0/0 Farms0/0 (Aspect, $81,868) $2,000 $1,092,21838/16 0/0*295 0/04 0.84(Freedomfi, 1.15 $54,625) $470,876 80 2 0.65 1.29 Aikenite ...... 32 ...... 18 7 CUSTOM FOR CARLOS (06, More Than Ready), Clear Creek Stud 17 When D'WILDCAT$3,500 Sam (98, Houston Forest105/34 Wildcat), kicked1/1 Whispering 1/1off itsOaks(Monte 2020 Farm Man, $109,512) $2,500 $1,080,49056/15 0/0276 0/06 0.77(She's 1.02 Gone d'Wild, $47,472) $436,663 *502 16 1.19 1.17 8 HALF OURS (03, Unbridled's Song), Clear Creek Stud 18 CLOSING$5,000 ARGUMENT 90/36 (02, Successful0/0 Cumulative Appeal),0/0 (Our Whispering Lost Love, Oaks $97,183) Farm $3,000 $1,006,01237/11 0/0*521 220/0 0.92(Quikfast 1.10 N Ahurry, $90,800) $387,136 *505 19 1.13 1.10 Early Flyer ...... 33 ...... 8 BT Rstrct meet in January—the first Texas meet 9 SECRET2021 CIRCLE Rnrs/(09, Eddington),SWnrs/ EliteSW/ Thoroughbreds 19 MASS$3,000 MEDIA (01,34/19 Touch2020 Gold)0/0 Stks0/0 A-E(OurComp Secret Agent, $131,958) N/A $728,27834/14 0/058 0/00 1.03(Kris 0.96T., $43,945) $357,501 *241 5 0.97 1.03

Rank Rank Stallion (Foreign foaled), (YOB,Sire), Where Stands Stud Fee Wnrs Wns BT SW (Chief Earner, Earnings)since 20 LEWIS HB MICHAEL 2463Earnings (03,passed—maiden Rahy), FoalsCircle HWnrs FarmsIndex specialIndex $2,500 26/7 0/0 0/0 (Frost Or Frippery, $125,950) $357,041 168 4 0.78 1.02 Moro Tap ...... 32 ...... 8 10 BIND (08, Pulpit), Red River Farms $1,500 44/20 2/4 2/2 (Mirabeau, $105,350) $705,715 100 3 0.72 1.00 11 APRIORITY (07, Grand Slam), Elite Thoroughbreds 21 DUE DATE$2,000 (05, El 31/16Prado), Peach1/2 Lane Farms1/1 (Snowball, $101,800) $2,000 $573,13826/12 0/070 0/02 0.76(Pinch 0.75 Assault, $44,580) $301,975 94 2 0.57 0.82 1 GEMOLOGIST (09, Tiznow), Acadiana Equine@Copper Crowne $4,500 208/96 3/4 1/3 (Horologist, $345,334)weight 22 RUN PRODUCTIONand allowance$3,756,651 (00, Saint contests *647Ballado), 14 Whispering had1.09 been1.28 Oaks Farm $1,500 29/13 0/0 0/0 (Mr. Production, $36,750) $295,348 252 10 0.94 0.87 Grasshopper2 COURT VISION ...... (05, Gulch), Acadiana. 23 ...... 8Equine@Copper Crowne 12 MY PAL$3,500 CHARLIE 101/41 (05, Indian 1/1 Charlie), 1/1 Elite Thoroughbreds(Court Return, $205,875) $2,500 $1,965,86948/18 *3700/0 0/08 1.14(Drilling 1.33 Report, $46,840) $543,651 205 2 0.66 0.99 13 FLASHPOINT (08, Pomeroy), Le Mesa Stallions increased 23 PEPPERED$1,500 to CAT more (00,48/20 Tabasco than 0/0Cat), $35,000, Clear0/0 Creek and(Impressed, Stud all $55,974) $1,500 $530,91033/16 0/093 0/00 0.66(Lotsa 0.75 Pepper, $48,030) $288,200 113 1 0.76 0.61 3 STAR GUITAR (05, Quiet American), Clear Creek Stud $7,500 76/42 1/1 1/1 (Guitar Tribute, $80,630) 24 CALIBRACHOA $1,404,844 (07, Southern Image),155 Red9 River1.13 Farms1.05 $2,000 17/8 1/1 1/1 (Southern Beauty, $56,044) $267,044 47 1 0.68 1.28 Congaree4 DAAHER. .(04, . . Awesome...... Again),. . . . .Circle . 26 ...... 6H Farms 14 GREELEY'S$3,000 GALAXY62/33 (02, Mr.0/0 Greeley) 0/0 (Gypsy Janie, $89,052)signs Died, were 2017 pointing $1,225,08255/13 to a1/2173 successful 111/1 1.24(Mariah's meet.1.19 Galaxy, $121,000) $506,335 202 3 0.92 0.99 15 REDDING COLLIERY (06, Mineshaft) 25 INTERACTIFDied, 2018 (07, Broken37/15 Vow),0/0 Red River0/0 Farms (My Pepper Ann, $49,425) $2,000 $489,36931/10 0/0101 0/01 0.75(Averys 1.23 Miss, $42,268) $236,704 93 1 0.63 0.97 5 COUNTRY DAY (06, Speightstown), Peach Lane Farms $2,500 63/35 1/1 0/1 (Vintage Hollywood,Then, 26 $115,910)YANKEE of course, GENTLEMAN$1,160,248 COVID-19 (99, Storm123 Cat), hit. 3Le Sam Mesa1.03 HousStallions0.99 - $2,500 26/8 0/0 0/0 (Yankee Seven, $44,095) For $221,097daily updated *545 21 sire 1.01 lists 1.14 Keep6 ASTROLOGY Up ...... (08, A.P. Indy), Acadiana. 16 ...... 6Equine@Copper Crowne 16 GUILT$4,000 TRIP (09, Pulpit),92/35 Red 0/0River Farms0/0 (Aspect, $81,868) $2,000 $1,092,21838/16 *2950/0 0/04 0.84(Freedomfi, 1.15 $54,625) $470,876 80 2 0.65 1.29 17 D'WILDCAT (98, Forest Wildcat), Whispering Oaks Farm 272020 TIZ THE$2,500 ONE (07, LEADING 56/15Tiznow) 0/0 0/0 (She's SIRES Gone d'Wild, $47,472) IN N/A ARKANSAS$436,66323/7 0/0*502 160/0 1.19(Tiz the1.17 Time, $44,820) visit$203,632 BloodHorse.com 84 1 0.58 0.88 7 CUSTOM FOR CARLOS (06, More Than Ready), Clear Creek Stud $3,500 105/34 1/1 1/1 (Monte Man, $109,512)ton 28 wasTENPINS forced (98, Smart$1,080,490 to cancelStrike), Elite 276the Thoroughbreds last6 four0.77 days1.02 $2,500 23/7 0/0 0/0 (Tenpins Tempo, $54,219) $197,974 *397 8 0.83 0.99 Revolving8 HALF OURS ...... (03, Unbridled's Song),. 13 Clear ...... 6 Creek Stud 18 CLOSING$5,000 ARGUMENT 90/36 (02, Successful0/0 0/0 Appeal), (Our Whispering Lost Love, Oaks $97,183) Farm $3,000 $1,006,01237/11 *5210/0 220/0 0.92(Quikfast 1.10 N Ahurry, $90,800) $387,136 *505 19 1.13 1.10 19 MASS MEDIA (01, Touch Gold) of 29 theNOWNOWNOW meetN/A in March(05,34/14 Whywhywhy), due0/0 to Holly the0/0 Hill pandemic, Farm(Kris T., $43,945) Private $357,50116/8 0/0BT*241 Rstrct0/05 0.97(Lil Ashley1.03 B., $49,725) $195,230 44 Cumulative0 0.39 0.67 9 SECRET CIRCLE (09, Eddington), Elite Thoroughbreds $3,000 34/19 0/0 0/0 (Our SecretSOUTHWEST Agent, $131,958) $728,278 58 0 1.03 0.96 Stonesider ...... 10 ...... 6 20 LEWIS MICHAEL (03, Rahy), Circle H Farms 30 RULER'S$2,500 COURT (01,26/7 Doneraile 0/0 Court), 0/0Holly Hill(Frost Farm Or Frippery, $125,950)2021$1,000 $357,041Rnrs/14/6 SWnrs/0/0168 SW/0/04 0.78(Big Boy1.02 Dave Rex, $45,800) $182,7032020 142 Stks0 0.61A-E Comp0.69

and Rank the track also lost most of a fifth date 10 BIND (08, Pulpit), Red River Farms $1,500 44/20 2/4 2/2 (Mirabeau, $105,350) 31 Stallion SABERCAT (Foreign (09, foaled),$705,715Bluegrass (YOB,Sire), Cat),100 Averett Where3 Farm 0.72Stands 1.00 Stud$3,500 Fee Wnrs15/6 Wns0/0 BT0/0 SW (Chief(Saber Earner, Cut, $81,160) Earnings) Earnings$162,955 Foals37 Wnrs0 Index0.50 Index0.75 11 APRIORITY (07, Grand Slam), Elite Thoroughbreds 21 DUE $2,000DATE (05, El31/16 Prado), Peach1/2 Lane 1/1Farms (Snowball, $101,800) $2,000 $573,13826/12 0/070 0/02 0.76(Pinch 0.75 Assault, $44,580) $301,975 94 2 0.57 0.82 Intimidator ...... 11 ...... 4 PARK RACE HOUSTON SAM COURTESY when321 MARKTIME Texas BANDIT VALESKI Champions (96, (09, Time Proud for Citizen), a Change), Day, Lake Averettwith Hamilton Farmseven Equine Center $1,500$1,000 35/1519/7 1/10/0 1/10/0 (Network(Outofthisgalaxy, Effect, $221,160) $26,605) $790,377$156,743 30871 24 1.050.83 1.200.86 12 MY PAL CHARLIE (05, Indian Charlie), Elite Thoroughbreds 22 RUN$2,500 PRODUCTION 48/18 (00, Saint0/0 Ballado), 0/0 Whispering (Drilling Oaks Report, Farm $46,840) $1,500 $543,65129/13 0/0205 0/02 0.66(Mr. 0.99Production, $36,750) $295,348 252 10 0.94 0.87 332 HAMAZINGFOREFATHERS DESTINY (04, Gone (06, West)Salt Lake), Starfish Stallions $1,500N/A 19/1226/9 0/00/0 0/00/0 (Hamazing(Zenucci, $30,460) Vision, $99,368) $557,517$153,912 19342 01 0.870.55 0.911.00 13Littleexpectations FLASHPOINT (08,. Pomeroy),...... Le. . Mesa. .9 ...... 4 Stallions Dwight23 PEPPERED$1,500 Berube, CAT (00, 48/20Sam Tabasco Houston0/0 Cat), Clear Race0/0 Creek Park’s(Impressed, Stud $55,974)stakes for$1,500 Texas-breds, $530,91033/16 had0/093 to 0/00be 0.66scrapped(Lotsa 0.75 Pepper, $48,030) $288,200 113 1 0.76 0.61 343 DOUBLEGOLD TRIBUTE IRISH (11, (94, Tapit), Mr. Prospector) McDowell Farm $1,000N/A 15/713/5 1/10/0 1/10/0 (Sekani,(Gilded Apple, $126,775) $31,640) $413,458$143,738 *50233 141 1.150.94 1.121.03 14 GREELEY'S GALAXY (02, Mr. Greeley) vice24 CALIBRACHOA Died,president 2017 and(07,55/13 Southern general 1/2 Image), manager 1/1Red River(Mariah's Farms Galaxy, $121,000)$2,000 $506,33517/8 1/1202 1/13 0.92(Southern 0.99 Beauty, $56,044) $267,044 47 1 0.68 1.28 due354 EXHILONEto a (07, STARblown Maria's SPECIAL transformer Mon), (05, Big Malabar Oaks Farm onGold), what Horse endedof Course Private$2,500 29/1314/4 0/00/0 0/00/0 (Golden(Trevilion, Pearl, $28,860) $41,785) $292,495$125,407 9192 14 0.611.21 1.170.99 15Lunarpal REDDING ...... COLLIERY (06, Mineshaft).6 ...... 4 25 INTERACTIFDied, 2018 (07,37/15 Broken Vow),0/0 Red River0/0 Farms(My Pepper Ann, $49,425) $2,000 $489,36931/10 0/0101 0/01 0.75(Averys 1.23 Miss, $42,268) $236,704 93 1 0.63 0.97 365 PORTOBELLOORTHODOX (06, ROAD Pulpit), (04, Peach Storm Lane Cat) Farms $1,000Died 22/1215/5 0/00/0 0/00/0 (Souixper(Ella's Lil Star,Charger, $28,160) $65,930) $272,212$121,286 15090 10 0.710.37 0.880.63 16 GUILT TRIP (09, Pulpit), Red River Farms 26 YANKEE$2,000 GENTLEMAN 38/16 (99, Storm0/0 Cat),0/0 Le Mesa(Freedomfi, Stallions $54,625)up being $2,500 the final$470,87626/8 day of0/0 80the abbreviated0/02 0.65(Yankee 1.29 Seven, $44,095) $221,097 *545 21 1.01 1.14 376 JONESBOROAWESOME BET (02, (08, Sefapiano), Awesome Lake Again), Hamilton Peach EquineLane Farms Center $1,500$500 16/98/3 0/01/1 0/01/1 (Chicken(Net a Bear, Hawk, $56,810) $39,651) $243,570$118,091 8917 31 0.791.12 0.750.84 17Street D'WILDCAT Move ...... (98, Forest Wildcat), Whispering.4 ...... 4 Oaks Farm 27 TIZ THE$2,500 ONE (07,56/15 Tiznow) 0/0 0/0 (She's Gone d'Wild, $47,472) N/A $436,66323/7 *5020/0 160/0 1.19(Tiz 1.17the Time, $44,820) $203,632 84 1 0.58 0.88 stand.387 LAURIE'SCAMEO APPEARANCE ROCKET (09, (10,Bluegrass Majestic Cat), Warrior), Witt Racing Red River Stables Farms $2,500$1,500 16/713/6 0/00/0 0/00/0 (Proud(Have NoVictoria, Fear, $18,920)$62,850) $238,400$117,550 4625 00 0.880.67 1.161.03 18 CLOSING ARGUMENT (02, Successful Appeal), Whispering Oaks 28 Farm TENPINS $3,000 (98, Smart37/11 Strike), 0/0Elite Thoroughbreds0/0 (Quikfast N Ahurry, $90,800)$2,500 $387,13623/7 *5050/0 190/0 1.13(Tenpins 1.10 Tempo, $54,219) $197,974 *397 8 0.83 0.99 398 CYBERCHATAIN SECRET (03, Forest (09, BrokenWildcat) Vow) Died, 2017N/A 13/69/4 1/10/0 1/10/0 (Dont(Oh Toodles, Tell Noobody, $58,215) $150,180) $235,773$110,385 10335 10 0.880.51 0.830.84 19Crossbow MASS MEDIA ...... (01, Touch Gold) . 16 ...... 3 somewhat29 NOWNOWNOWN/A mundane (05,34/14 Whywhywhy), as 0/0it put Holly into0/0 Hill Farmescrow(Kris T., $43,945) a DespitePrivate an abrupt$357,50116/8 ending*2410/0 to0/05 the 0.97(Lil Thor Ashley1.03 - B., $49,725) $195,230 44 0 0.39 0.67 409 BRAHMSSAINT AFLEET (97, Danzig), (01, Northern Arkansas Afleet), State Landlock University Equine Equine Center $1,000$1,500 25/1111/4 0/00/0 0/00/0 (Sir(Bending Brahms, Saint, $44,020) $29,780) $222,372$109,960 *700109 134 1.030.69 1.110.85 20 LEWIS MICHAEL (03, Rahy), Circle H Farms 30 RULER'S$2,500 COURT 26/7(01, Doneraile0/0 Court),0/0 Holly Hill(Frost Farm Or Frippery, $125,950)$1,000 $357,04114/6 0/0168 0/04 0.78(Big 1.02 Boy Dave Rex, $45,800) $182,703 142 0 0.61 0.69 Wimbledon ...... 12 ...... 3 portion of state taxes collected on a variety oughbred1041 ORDAINEDSMOOTH AIRmeet (08, (05, Pulpit), Smoothand Starfish theJazz) Stallions cancellation of $1,500N/A 17/420/3 0/00/0 0/00/0 (Sunday(Freda's Sermon,Smooth Air,$60,903) $32,540) $177,959$101,807 5572 10 0.530.48 0.860.70 21 DUE DATE (05, El Prado), Peach Lane Farms 31 SABERCAT$2,000 (09, Bluegrass26/12 Cat),0/0 Averett0/0 Farm (Pinch Assault, $44,580) $3,500 $301,97515/6 0/094 0/02 0.57(Saber 0.82 Cut, $81,160) $162,955 37 0 0.50 0.75 1142 COMMANDER'SPROUDINSKY (GER) SHOES (03, (03, Silvano) Deputy Commander), Rafter R Ranch $1,500N/A 23/717/5 0/00/0 0/00/0 (Babadoook,(Don Guillermo, $29,393) $22,130) $138,506$99,253 9261 00 0.560.46 0.820.77 22 RUN PRODUCTION (00, Saint Ballado), Whispering Oaks Farm of32 equine-relatedTIME$1,500 BANDIT (96,29/13 Time goods for a0/0 Change),and services.0/0 Averett (Mr. Farm Production, But its$36,750) entire $1,000 American $295,34819/7 Quarter 0/0252 10Horse0/0 0.94(Outofthisgalaxy, meet0.87 $26,605) $156,743 308 4 0.83 0.86 Mr. Besilu ...... 11 ...... 3 1243 POMATINIOLE REBEL (05, (99, Lemon Carson Drop City) Kid), Matthews Farm Died,Private 2019 4/27/2 0/00/0 0/00/0 (Prospector(Knockalittlelouder, Fever, $96,263) $32,060) $102,653$88,654 10428 02 0.400.63 0.250.79 23 PEPPERED CAT (00, Tabasco Cat), Clear Creek Stud 33 FOREFATHERS$1,500 (04,33/16 Gone West)0/0 0/0 (Lotsa Pepper, $48,030) N/A $288,20026/9 0/0113 0/01 0.76(Zenucci, 0.61 $30,460) $153,912 193 1 0.55 1.00 the reality is that the escrow means up to set1344 forMOONSHINETETON the FOREST spring, MULLIN (01, Forestry) (08,the Albert track the Great),still laidLake Hamilton the Equine CenterDied,$1,000 2017 14/17/4 0/00/0 0/00/0 (Moonshine(Wandernintheforest, Miss, $23,172) $24,305) $98,326$75,016 *24031 03 0.300.78 0.740.98 24The CALIBRACHOA Hunk...... 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Image), . . 11 ...... 3 Red River Farms 34 GOLD$2,000 TRIBUTE (94,17/8 Mr. Prospector)1/1 1/1 (Southern Beauty, $56,044) N/A $267,04413/5 0/047 0/01 0.68(Gilded 1.28 Apple, $31,640) $143,738 *502 14 0.94 1.03 1445 MACHOBIG BAND ROCKET SOUND (09, (07, Macho Bernstein) Uno), Arkansas State University Equine Center$1,000 N/A 7/38/4 0/00/0 0/00/0 (Macho(Mangelsen, Rocco, $29,790) $30,060) $83,576$69,945 4125 00 0.530.40 0.870.83 25 INTERACTIF (07, Broken Vow), Red River Farms $2535 LONE million$2,000 STAR SPECIALannually31/10 (05, Malabarthat0/0 racetracks Gold),0/0 Horse(Averys of Courseand Miss, $42,268)groundwork $2,500 for$236,704 future14/4 success.0/093 0/01 0.63(Trevilion, 0.97 $28,860) For$125,407 daily updated92 4 sire1.21 lists 0.99 1546 ICONIDE LIKE IKE A(09, DOUBLE Yes It's (05, True), Ide), Starfish Sebastien Stallions Farm $1,500$1,000 8/45/4 0/00/0 0/00/0 (Tailorbeswift,(Double Red, $21,960) $18,450) $65,999$64,945 1712 00 0.500.66 0.660.56 26Light YANKEE Up the GENTLEMAN Score ...... (99, Storm Cat),.4 ...... 3 Le Mesa Stallions breed36 2020ORTHODOX associations$2,500 (06, Pulpit),26/8LEADING canPeach0/0 use Lane forFarms0/0 enhanced (Yankee SIRES Seven, $44,095)“We INwere$1,000 havingARKANSAS$221,09715/5 a really *5450/0 good210/0 1.01meet(Ella's 1.14 and Lil Star, $28,160) visit$121,286 BloodHorse.com 90 0 0.37 0.63 37 AWESOME BET (08, Awesome Again), Peach Lane Farms 47 FLASHY$1,500 WISE CAT8/3 (05, Catastrophe),1/1 Le1/1 Mesa (Net Stallions a Bear, $56,810) Died, 2019 $118,0916/2 0/017 0/01 1.12(My Wise0.84 Cat, $48,072) $63,902 17 0 0.55 0.69 27 TIZ THE ONE (07, Tiznow) N/A 23/7 0/0 0/0 (Tiz the Time, $44,820) 48 ZONG (05, Unbridled's$203,632 Song), Indian84 Creek1 0.58Thoroughbred 0.88 Farm $2,000 15/3 0/0 0/0 (Zyanara, $14,010) $60,455 65 0 0.83 1.01 28Captain TENPINS Countdown (98, Smart Strike),...... 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WINNERS.7 ...... 2 40 Rank StallionSAINT AFLEET (Foreign (01, foaled), Northern (YOB,Sire), Afleet), LandlockWhere Stands Equine 50 CROWNEDStud$1,500 Fee KING (00,11/4Wnrs Barkerville) 0/0Wns BT0/0 SW (Bending (Chief Earner, Saint, Earnings) $29,780) N/A $109,96015/1Earnings 0/0 Foals109 Wnrs0/04 0.69Index(Slew 0.85 IndexCity Susie, $17,340) $53,817 53 1 0.88 0.63 30 RULER'S COURT (01, Doneraile Court), Holly Hill Farm $1,000 14/6 0/0 0/0 (Big Boy Dave Rex, 51Texas $45,800)CLEVER for CRY both (06,$182,703 horsemenStreet Cry) 142 and 0 racetracks,0.61 0.69 Died, 2017 13/1 0/0 0/0 (Clever Lad, $23,585) $53,680 58 1 0.32 0.73 boost41 1 SMOOTHMARK for VALESKI racingAIR (05, (09, Smooth and Proud breedingJazz) Citizen), Lake industries Hamilton Equine CenterDwightlentStar sincePark Berube,$1,500N/A hosted we reopened 20/335/15the the track’s Breeders’0/01/1 on vice June0/01/1 Cup president 3(Freda's(Network Worldafter Smooth Effect, Air, $221,160)“Our $32,540) total purse$101,807$790,377 pool 7271 should 02 0.481.05 be 0.70 1.20in had some from around this region but also 31DonSire SABERCAT Gato ...... 2020 (09, Bluegrass TEXAS Cat), Averett. 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But 15its ICON entire IKE (09, American Yes It's True), Quarter Starfish Stallions Horse meet $1,500 8/4 0/0 0/0 (Tailorbeswift, $18,450) $65,999 17 1 0 0.50 0.66 withMr. Besilu COVID; ...... 11 nobody knows,”Get more ...... 3said Berube. information ing$25 Berubeto million occurabout anywhere expectsannually racing overnightthatotherand racetracks breedingthan in-per-purses and in Texasgroundwork“The“We by simulcastgot calling 2,300 for future stallhandle appssuccess. has for been a barn excel area- pared to 39 scheduled (and 34 completed) older and mares at 1 »16 miles on the Wimbledon ...... 12 ...... 3 portionBH49-44.pgs of state taxes collected 11.30.2020 on a variety oughbred 15:22 meet and TheBloodHorse the cancellation of “ButLight you Up thestill Score have ...... to planthe for TTA.4 ...... 3the meet,at (512) andBLACK 458-6133sonthe atrealityYELLOW racetracks—no isor that MAGENTAgoing the escrowADW, to www.texasthoroughbred.comCYAN no means off-track up to set for the spring,(continued the track stillon page laid 48)the main track, took over the mantle as the The Hunk...... 11 ...... 3 breedto average associations around can $215,000 use for enhanced per day ofof“We 1,130,” equine-related were he having said. “We agoods really had and good about services. meet 40 newand But lastits meet.entire The American 2021 stakes Quarter schedule Horse totals meet $25Mr . millionBesilu ...... 11 annually that racetracks ...... 3 and groundwork for future success. 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It provided a much-needed and then the carpet got pulled out,” said Unbridled’s Heart ...... 7 ...... 2 inCaptain Texas, Countdown which is surrounded...... 8 ...... 2 by states DECEMBERBerube.andpurses, general “And breeding 5, manager. 2020since / incentives,we BloodHorse.com reopened, and we market / are 43 - bredwillwere meet,”be upthe 39% heHouston said. in handle “Last Racing (meet) year-over-year, Festival was Jan.in- Florida,her 2019 New campaign Mexico, with and a victory Washington. at Sam Fearless Eagle ...... 4 ...... 2 boost for racing and breeding industries Dwight Berube, the track’s vice president Don Gato ...... 6 ...... 2 with additional gaming at their racetracks. actuallyingNow initiatives. surpassingthe track It is lastprovided set year’s to open a numbers.” much-needed its 2021 complete,31,and featuring then but the the in carpet track’s2019 Igot two think pulled grade our 3out,” totalevents, said ReallyHouston all enparts route of the to an country. for inUnbridled’s Texas, which Heart is ...... surrounded.7 ...... 2 by states and general manager. 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Wnrs StarJet ParkPhone hosted ...... the Breeders’.4 ...... 2 Cup World SpecialThe Note bill For has Sire Lists:produced a positive outlook in theThoroughbred track’s richest and meet most Jan. important 8 and runturf Sire ...... Rnrs ...... Wnrs Championships in 2004. raceFor stallions dates, that stand, higher will stand, purses, or stood and(deceased/pensioned) renowned in the selectederations, region aand little have runners bit easier, in North America. at least Exported when sires it are excluded.purse Listed structure, are all available Sam Northern Houston Hemisphere willstatistics be through of- Too Much Bling ...... 98 ...... 38 TEXASChampionships IS in NOW 2004. BIGGERNovember AND 29, 2020. As supplied BETTER! to BloodHorse by The Club Informationstakes Systems, since Inc., earnings the first include running adjusted money in from1995, Japan, the Hong Kong, and Singapore. For example, the average North American purse Too Much Bling ...... 98 ...... 38 racingin 2019 is $25,300surfaces, or 53% especially of the 2019 average the purse turf in course.Japan. To put earningscomesHouston on par, to allfilling LadiesJapanese stalls. progeny Classic, earnings for are 4-year-old multiplied by 53% and before fering being credited more to a sire’srace progeny days earnings. in 2021—46 Hong Kong earnings com- are My Golden Song ...... 49 ...... 27 adjusted by 17%; Singapore by 85%. Current year stakes winners include all N.H.-foaled black-type stakes winners worldwide. *Foal counts include Southern Hemisphere. Cumulative stakes winners include all countries. WEATHERING THE STORM 1 My Golden Song ...... 49 ...... 27 TEXAS IS NOW BIGGERTheBerube columns AND represent expects the following:BETTER! overnight Rnrs = number pursesof runners or starters;older “WeWnrs =filliesgot number 2,300 ofand winners; stallmares BTWnrs apps at = number1for»16 milesa ofbarn black-type on area the stakes winners;pared BTHrs to 39 = number scheduled of black-type (and stakes 34 horses, completed) which include W WEATHERING THE STORM runners that wonT or placed in a stakes; GSWnrs = graded/groupy stakes winners; and G1SWnrs = grade/group 1 winners; AWD = progeny average winning distance. All percentages are from runners. Cumulative stakes Aikenite ...... 32 ...... 18 When Sam Houston kicked off its 2020 towinners average include all availablearound countries. $215,000 Categorical leaders per are day in bold. of 1,130,” he said. “We had about 40 new last meet. The 2021 stakes schedule totals Aikenite ...... 32 ...... 18 When Sam Houston kickedpurses off itsin 2020 the LoneTEXAS Star State IS are NOW soaring BIGGERmain track,AND took overBETTER! the mantle as the Early Flyer ...... 33 ...... 8 W meet in January—the first Texas meet T y track’s top race when it was inaugurated $2.4 million, up from $1.8 million origi- Early Flyer ...... 33 ...... 8 meetAccredited in January—the Texas-bred first Texas program meet is growing! since HB 2463 passed—maiden special nally set for last time around. Moro Tap ...... 32 ...... 8 since HB 2463 passed—maidenpurses inspecial the LoneW Star State are soaring in 2013. ItsT short list of winnersy already Moro Tap ...... 32 ...... 8 weight and allowance contests had been 48 / BloodHorse.com / DECEMBER 5, 2020 includes , who kicked off The showpiece / TheBloodHorse of the stakes / BloodHorse schedule Grasshopper ...... 23 ...... 8 Theweight newAccredited ATBand allowance BREEDER Texas-bred contests BONUS had program been PROGRAM is growing!, created by thepurses Texas in the Lone Star State are soaring increased to more than $35,000, and all will be the Houston Racing Festival Jan. Grasshopper ...... 23 ...... 8 Thoroughbredincreased to more Association, than $35,000, provides and all an additional incentive payment her 2019 campaign with a victory at Sam Congaree...... 26 ...... 6 Thesigns new were ATB pointing BREEDER to a successful BONUS meet. PROGRAM Accredited, created Texas-bredby the Texas program is growing! 31, featuring the track’s two grade 3 events, Congaree...... 26 ...... 6 of upsigns to were35% pointing of the topurse a successful money meet. earned for Accredited Texas-breds Houston en route to an Eclipse Award for Keep Up ...... 16 ...... 6 Then, of course, COVID-19 hit. Sam Hous- champion older dirt female. And the 2020 the $300,000 Houston Ladies Classic and Keep Up ...... 16 ...... 6 ThoroughbredThen, of course, Association, COVID-19 hit. provides Sam Hous an- The additional new ATB incentive BREEDER payment BONUS PROGRAMBH49-48.pgs, created by the 11.30.2020 Texas 15:22 TheBloodHorse in openton was company forced to racescancel at the Texas last four tracks! daysBLACK YELLOWMAGENTACYAN $200,000 John B. Connally Turf Cup. Revolving ...... 13 ...... 6 of upton to was 35% forced of to the cancel purse the lastmoney four days earned for Accredited Texas-breds PHOTOGRAPHY CAODY renewal attracted the prior year’s Longines Revolving ...... 13 ...... 6 Thoroughbred Association, provides an additional incentive payment 1 ofMidnight the meet Bisou in March winning due the to 2019 the pandemic,Houston Ladies Classic (G1) winner Serengeti While the 1 »2-mile Connally has been Stonesider ...... 10 ...... 6 inPlus, openof Accreditedthe company meet in March Texas-breds races due at to Texas the can pandemic, tracks! now EARN BREEDERER Stonesider ...... 10 ...... 6 and the track also lost most of a fifth date of up to 35% of the purse money earned for Accredited Texas-breds the track’s richest and most important turf andSpecial the Note track For Sire also Lists: lost most of a fifth date

Intimidator ...... 11 ...... 4 PARK RACE HOUSTON SAM COURTESY AWARDSwhenFor stallions Texas thatIN stand, ChampionsOUT-OF-STATE will stand, or stood Day, (deceased/pensioned) with RACES!seven in thein selected open region company and have runners races in North America.at Texas Exported tracks! sires are excluded. Listed are all available Northern Hemisphere statistics through stakes since the first running in 1995, the Intimidator ...... 11 ...... 4 PARK RACE HOUSTON SAM COURTESY Plus,whenNovember Accredited Texas 29, 2020. ChampionsAs supplied Texas-breds to BloodHorse Day, by withcan The Jockey nowseven Club EARNInformation Systems, BREEDER Inc., earningsER include adjusted money from Japan, Hong Kong, and Singapore. For example, the average North American purse Littleexpectations...... 9 ...... 4 Dwight Berube, Sam Houston Race Park’s stakesin 2019 is $25,300for Texas-breds, or 53% of the 2019 had average to purse be scrappedin Japan. To put earnings on par, all Japanese progeny earnings are multiplied by 53% before being credited to a sire’s progeny earnings. Hong Kong earnings are Houston Ladies Classic, for 4-year-old and Littleexpectations...... 9 ...... 4 Dwight Berube, Sam Houston Race Park’s stakes for Texas-breds, had to be scrapped vice president and general manager AWARDSadjusted by 17%; IN Singapore OUT-OF-STATE by 85%. Current year stakes winnersRACES! include all N.H.-foaled black-type stakes winners worldwide. *Foal counts include Southern Hemisphere. Cumulative stakes winners include all countries. 1 due to a blown transformer on what ended Plus, Accredited Texas-breds can now EARN BREEDERER older fillies and mares at 1 »16 miles on the Lunarpal ...... 6 ...... 4 vice president and general manager dueThe columns to a blownrepresent thetransformer following: Rnrs = on number what of runners ended or starters; Wnrs = number of winners; BTWnrs = number of black-type stakes winners; BTHrs = number of black-type stakes horses, which include Lunarpal ...... 6 ...... 4 Get more informationuprunners being that about won the or placed final racing in aday stakes; ofand GSWnrs the breeding abbreviated= graded/group stakes in AWARDS winners;Texas and byG1SWnrs INcalling = grade/groupOUT-OF-STATE 1 winners; AWD = progeny RACES! average winning distance. All percentages are from runners. Cumulative stakes main track, took over the mantle as the Street Move ...... 4 ...... 4 upwinners being include the all available final countries. day of Categorical the abbreviated leaders are in bold. Street Move ...... 4 ...... 4 stand. track’s top race when it was inaugurated the TTA at (512) 458-6133stand. or going to www.texasthoroughbred.com Crossbow ...... 16 ...... 3 somewhat mundane asGet it put more into escrow information a Despite about an abruptracing ending and breedingto the Thor in- Texas by calling in 2013. Its short list of winners already Crossbow ...... 16 ...... 3 somewhat mundane as it put into escrow a Despite an abrupt ending to the Thor- Wimbledon ...... 12 ...... 3 portion of state taxes collectedthe TTA on at a variety(512) 458-6133oughbred meet or going and the toGet cancellation www.texasthoroughbred.com more information of about racing and breeding in Texas by / TheBloodHorse calling / BloodHorse includes Midnight Bisou, who kicked off Wimbledon ...... 12 ...... 3 portion of state taxes collected on a variety oughbred48 / BloodHorse.com meet and the/ DECEMBER cancellation 5, 2020 of Mr. Besilu ...... 11 ...... 3 of equine-related goods and services. But its entire American Quarterthe TTA Horse at meet (512) 458-6133 or going to www.texasthoroughbred.com her 2019 campaign with a victory at Sam Mr. Besilu ...... 11 ...... 3 of equine-related goods and services. But its entire American Quarter Horse meet the reality is that the escrow means up to set for the spring, the track still laid the DECEMBER 5, 2020 / BloodHorse.com / 43 Houston en route to an Eclipse Award for The Hunk...... 11 ...... 3 the reality is that the escrow means up to set for the spring, the track still laid the The Hunk...... 11 ...... 3 $25 million annually that racetracks and groundwork for future success. champion older dirt female. And the 2020 $25 million annually that racetracks and groundwork for future success. Light Up the Score ...... 4 ...... 3 breed associations can use for enhancedBLACK “WeYELLOW were havingMAGENTA a really goodCYAN meet and DECEMBERBH49-48.pgs 5, 2020 / BloodHorse.com 11.30.2020 / 43 15:22 TheBloodHorse

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48 / BloodHorse.com / DECEMBER 5, 2020 / TheBloodHorse / BloodHorse TEXAS IS NOW BIGGER AND BETTER! W T y W T y purses in the Lone Star State are soaring BLACK YELLOWMAGENTACYAN BH49-48.pgs 11.30.2020 15:22 TheBloodHorse purses in the Lone Star State are soaring Accredited Texas-bred program is growing! Accredited Texas-bred program is growing! The new ATB BREEDER BONUS PROGRAM, created by the Texas The new ATB BREEDER BONUS PROGRAM, created by the Texas Thoroughbred Association, provides an additional incentive payment Thoroughbred Association, provides an additional incentive payment of up to 35% of the purse money earned for Accredited Texas-breds of up to 35% of the purse money earned for Accredited Texas-breds in open company races at Texas tracks! in open company races at Texas tracks! Plus, Accredited Texas-breds can now EARN BREEDERER Plus, Accredited Texas-breds can now EARN BREEDERER AWARDS IN OUT-OF-STATE RACES! AWARDS IN OUT-OF-STATE RACES!

Get more information about racing and breeding in Texas by calling Get more information about racing and breeding in Texas by calling the TTA at (512) 458-6133 or going to www.texasthoroughbred.com the TTA at (512) 458-6133 or going to www.texasthoroughbred.com

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BLACK YELLOWMAGENTACYAN BH49-43.pgs 11.30.2020 15:22 TheBloodHorse BLACK YELLOWMAGENTACYAN BH49-43.pgs 11.30.2020 15:22 TheBloodHorse For daily updated sire lists 2020 LEADING SIRES IN ARKANSAS visit BloodHorse.com

BT Rstrct Cumulative SOUTHWEST 2021 Rnrs/ SWnrs/ SW/ 2020 Stks A-E Comp

Rank Rank Stallion (Foreign foaled), (YOB,Sire), Where Stands Stud Fee Wnrs Wns BT SW (Chief Earner, Earnings) Earnings Foals Wnrs Index Index 1 MARK VALESKI (09, Proud Citizen), Lake Hamilton Equine Center $1,500 35/15 1/1 1/1 (Network Effect, $221,160) $790,377 71 2 1.05 1.20 2 HAMAZING DESTINY (06, Salt Lake), Starfish Stallions $1,500 19/12 0/0 0/0 (Hamazing Vision, $99,368) $557,517 42 0 0.87 0.91 3 DOUBLE IRISH (11, Tapit), McDowell Farm $1,000 15/7 1/1 1/1 (Sekani, $126,775) $413,458 33 1 1.15 1.12 4 EXHI (07, Maria's Mon), Big Oaks Farm Private 29/13 0/0 0/0 (Golden Pearl, $41,785) $292,495 91 1 0.61 1.17 5 PORTOBELLO ROAD (04, Storm Cat) Died 22/12 0/0 0/0 (Souixper Charger, $65,930) $272,212 150 1 0.71 0.88 6 JONESBORO (02, Sefapiano), Lake Hamilton Equine Center $500 16/9 0/0 0/0 (Chicken Hawk, $39,651) $243,570 89 3 0.79 0.75 7 LAURIE'S ROCKET (09, Bluegrass Cat), Witt Racing Stables $2,500 16/7 0/0 0/0 (Proud Victoria, $62,850) $238,400 46 0 0.88 1.16 8 CYBER SECRET (09, Broken Vow) N/A 13/6 1/1 1/1 (Dont Tell Noobody, $150,180) $235,773 35 1 0.88 0.83 9 BRAHMS (97, Danzig), Arkansas State University Equine Center $1,000 25/11 0/0 0/0 (Sir Brahms, $44,020) $222,372 *700 13 1.03 1.11 10 ORDAINED (08, Pulpit), Starfish Stallions $1,500 17/4 0/0 0/0 (Sunday Sermon, $60,903) $177,959 55 1 0.53 0.86 11 COMMANDER'S SHOES (03, Deputy Commander), Rafter R Ranch $1,500 23/7 0/0 0/0 (Babadoook, $29,393) $138,506 92 0 0.56 0.82Oklahoma’s Foremost Stallion Roster 12 POMATINI (05, Lemon Drop Kid), Matthews Farm Private 4/2 0/0 0/0 (Prospector Fever, $96,263) $102,653 28 0 0.40 0.25 13 MOONSHINE MULLIN (08, Albert the Great), Lake Hamilton Equine Center$1,000 14/1 0/0 0/0 (Moonshine Miss, $23,172) $98,326 31 0 0.30 0.74 Den’s Legacy • Flat Out • Liaison SOUTHWEST 14 MACHO ROCKET (09, Macho Uno), Arkansas State University Equine Center$1,000 7/3 0/0 0/0 (Macho Rocco, $30,060) $83,576 41 0 0.53 0.87 15 ICON IKE (09, Yes It's True), Starfish Stallions $1,500 8/4 0/0 0/0 (Tailorbeswift, $18,450) $65,999 17 0 0.50 0.66 MIGHTY ACRES Pryor, Oklahoma • (918) 825-4256 • www.MightyAcres.com

(continued from page 44) over the 46-day meet. trainers apply for stalls this year. We’ve For daily updated sire lists lent since we reopened on June 3 after “Our total purse pool should be in had2020 some from LEADING around this region but SIRES also IN OKLAHOMA visit BloodHorse.com 1 being shut down for 2 »2 months,” added the $12-million range for the Thorough- Kentucky and some even from Minnesota, BT Rstrct Cumulative Oklahoma’s2021 Rnrs/ ForemostSWnrs/ SW/ Stallion Roster2020 Stks A-E Comp

Berube. “And since we reopened, we are bred meet,” he said. “Last (meet) was in- Florida, Rank New Mexico, and Washington.Oklahoma’s Foremost Stallion Roster Stallion (Foreign foaled), (YOB,Sire), Where Stands StudDen’s Fee LegacyWnrs Wns •BT Flat SW (Chief Out Earner, • Earnings) Liaison Earnings Foals Wnrs Index Index actually surpassing last year’s numbers.” complete, but in 2019 I think our totalSOUTHWEST Really1 FLAT OUTall parts(06, Flatter), of theMighty country. Acres Den’s$3,000 202/99Legacy 4/6 • 2/4Flat (Flat Out Out Speed, • Liaison$230,262) $4,017,196 404 8 1.08 1.16 Now the test will be to keep that mo - Thoroughbred purses were around $4.2SOUTHWEST 2 “TheSUCCESSFUL last twoAPPEAL years (96, Valid have Appeal) been a lot dif- Pnsd 94/47 0/0 0/0 (Jeannie's Beepbeep, $109,088) $1,758,979 *830 56 1.61 1.40 3 LIAISON (09, Indian Charlie), Mighty Acres $2,500 145/55 1/1 0/1 (Bronx Beauty, $131,050) $1,588,633 293 3 0.72 1.15 mentum going for the live racing meet, and million.” ferent than the firstMIGHTY three years in this role ACRES Pryor, Oklahoma • (918) 825-4256 • www.MightyAcres.com 4 WILBURN (08, Bernardini), MIGHTY River Oaks Farms ACRES$2,500 Pryor,87/34 Oklahoma1/2 1/1 •(Circus (918) Rings, 825-4256 $162,690) • www.MightyAcres.com$1,018,625 *335 9 0.77 1.08 early indications are good with new train- The increased purses have made the job for5 ATREIDES me for (11,stall Medaglia allocation,” d'Oro), River he Oaks added. Farms $2,000 61/33 1/1 1/1 (Lookin At Justice, $80,973) $969,200 110 3 0.87 1.33 6 CALEB'S POSSE (08, Posse), River Oaks Farms $2,000 48/26 2/2 0/2 (Honor Way, $216,500) For$946,020 daily updated *118 3 sire1.11 lists 1.13 For daily updated sire lists ers and horses being attracted by more of Frank Hopf, senior director of racing op- 7 2020InPOLLARD'S addition VISION LEADINGto (01, a bulked-upCarson City) overnight SIRES INPnsd OKLAHOMA59/20 1/1 1/1 (Visionary Ruler, $87,819) visit$793,797 BloodHorse.com *783 21 1.14 1.15 race dates, higher purses, and renowned erations, a little bit easier, at least when it purse8 2020SHAKIN structure, IT UP (10, LEADING Midnight Sam Lute),Houston Caines Stallionwill be SIRESStation of- IN$1,000 OKLAHOMA64/28 0/0 0/0 (Bray, $76,125) visit$748,405 BloodHorse.com *142 1 0.70 1.08 9 EUROEARS (04, Langfuhr), Dunn Ranch $1,500 57/22 1/1 1/1 (Three Chords, $83,675) $674,581 174 Cumulative5 0.81 0.83 BT Rstrct Cumulative racing surfaces, especially the turf course. comes to filling stalls. 10fering ORATORY more (02, Pulpit)race days in 2021—46 com- Died,2021 2016 26/15Rnrs/ SWnrs/1/2BT Rstrct1/1SW/ (Redatory, $135,878) $492,7002020 *226 Stks7 1.09A-E 1.11Comp

11 Rank StallionMAGNA (Foreign GRADUATE foaled), (02, Honor(YOB,Sire), Grades), Where Brewster Stands Ranch Stud$2,5002021 Fee 37/14Rnrs/Wnrs SWnrs/1/2Wns BT1/1SW/ SW (She's (Chief Earner,All Wolfe, Earnings) $177,394) $473,838Earnings2020 Foals*250 WnrsStks9 0.91IndexA-E 0.99CompIndex Berube expects overnight purses “We got 2,300 stall apps for a barn area pared Rank Stallion to (Foreign 39 scheduled foaled), (YOB,Sire), (and 34Where completed) Stands Stud Fee Wnrs Wns BT SW (Chief Earner, Earnings) Earnings Foals Wnrs Index Index 12 LATENT HEAT (03, Maria's Mon), River Oaks Farms $2,000 34/17 1/1 1/1 (Northern Playboy, $78,000) $452,921 *368 8 0.85 1.07 to average around $215,000 per day of 1,130,” he said. “We had about 40 new last1 FLAT meet. OUT The(06, Flatter), 2021 Mighty stakes Acres schedule totals $3,000 202/99 4/6 2/4 (Flat Out Speed, $230,262) $4,017,196 404 8 1.08 1.16 1321 MR.SUCCESSFULFLAT NIGHTLINGER OUT (06, APPEAL Flatter), (04, Indian(96,Mighty Valid Charlie) Acres Appeal) Died,$3,000 2017Pnsd 40/13202/9994/47 0/00/04/6 0/00/02/4 (Sweet(Jeannie's(Flat Out Baker, Speed, Beepbeep, $28,946) $230,262) $109,088) $1,758,979$4,017,196$361,894 *830200404 5648 0.591.611.08 0.831.401.16 14$2.432 THELIAISONSUCCESSFUL million, VISUALISER (09, IndianAPPEAL up (03, Charlie),from Giant's (96, Valid $1.8Causeway),Mighty Appeal) millionAcres Kirten Farmsorigi - $1,000$2,500Pnsd 145/5517/894/47 1/41/10/0 1/10/10/0 (Welder,(Bronx(Jeannie's Beauty,$205,625) Beepbeep, $131,050) $109,088) $1,588,633$1,758,979$342,010 *83029387 5623 0.850.721.61 0.841.151.40 153 BACKSTABBERLIAISON (09, Indian (06, ElusiveCharlie), Quality), Mighty M.Acres Gerald Ball $1,000$2,500 145/5512/4 1/21/1 1/10/1 (Quality(Bronx Beauty,Rocket, $131,050)$172,442) $1,588,633$299,828 29319 13 0.930.72 0.411.15 nally4 WILBURN set for (08, last Bernardini), time around.River Oaks Farms $2,500 87/34 1/2 1/1 (Circus Rings, $162,690) $1,018,625 *335 9 0.77 1.08 1654 KIPLINGATREIDESWILBURN (96, (08,(11, Gulch) Bernardini),Medaglia d'Oro), River RiverOaks OaksFarms Farms Died,$2,000$2,500 2019 24/1061/3387/34 0/01/11/2 0/01/1 (Gospel(Lookin(Circus Abe, Rings,At Justice, $34,960) $162,690) $80,973) $1,018,625$223,528$969,200 *335364110 939 0.940.870.77 0.871.331.08 1765 TheDOCTORCALEB'SATREIDES showpiece CHIT POSSE (11, (09, Medaglia (08, War Posse), ofFront), d'Oro), the RiverRoyal stakesRiver Oaks Vista Oaks Farms Ranches schedule Farms $2,500$2,000 21/748/2661/33 0/02/21/1 0/00/21/1 (Sedaris,(Honor(Lookin Way, At$51,331) Justice, $216,500) $80,973) $219,498$946,020$969,200 *11811050 03 0.461.110.87 0.731.131.33 186 SPECIALCALEB'S RATE POSSE (00, (08, Pulpit), Posse), River River Oaks Oaks Farm Farms $2,000$2,000 20/848/26 0/02/2 0/00/2 (No(Honor Deal, Way, $60,350) $216,500) $215,888$946,020 *118193 43 0.591.11 0.641.13 will7 POLLARD'S be the HoustonVISION (01, Carson Racing City) Festival Jan. Pnsd 59/20 1/1 1/1 (Visionary Ruler, $87,819) $793,797 *783 21 1.14 1.15 1987 BLUESKIESNRAINBOWSSHAKINPOLLARD'S IT UP VISION (10, Midnight (01, (09,Carson Lute),English City) Caines Channel), Stallion Sunlight Station Farm $2,500$1,000Pnsd 13/564/2859/20 0/00/01/1 0/00/01/1 (Redskiesatnight,(Bray,(Visionary $76,125) Ruler, $87,819)$91,785) $213,336$748,405$793,797 *142*78324 2101 0.740.701.14 1.331.081.15 2031,98 CHITOZ featuringEUROEARSSHAKIN (05, IT UPForest(04, the (10, Langfuhr), Wildcat),Midnighttrack’s Dunn River Lute), two RanchOaks Caines grade Farms Stallion 3 events, Station $1,500$1,500$1,000 11/357/2264/28 0/01/10/0 0/01/10/0 (Pretty(Three(Bray, $76,125)Britches, Chords, $83,675) $60,082) $129,780$674,581$748,405 *14217461 251 0.760.810.70 0.890.831.08 219 BEGGARTHYNEIGHBOREUROEARS (04, Langfuhr), (09, Dunn Half Ours)Ranch $1,500N/A 10/557/22 0/01/1 0/01/1 (Half(Three Ours Chords, to Keep, $83,675) $62,775) $118,616$674,581 17417 05 0.530.81 0.320.83 10the ORATORY$300,000 (02, Pulpit) Houston Ladies Classic and Died, 2016 26/15 1/2 1/1 (Redatory, $135,878) $492,700 *226 7 1.09 1.11 221110 MISTERMAGNAORATORY LUCKYGRADUATE (02, Pulpit)CAT (08,(02, StormHonor Cat),Grades), WestWin Brewster Farms Ranch Died,$1,000$2,500 2016 37/1426/158/5 0/01/2 0/01/1 (Contraband,(She's(Redatory, All Wolfe, $135,878) $24,616) $177,394) $102,817$473,838$492,700 *250*22625 197 0.780.911.09 1.060.991.11 231211$200,000 FOREIGNLATENTMAGNA GRADUATEHEATPOLICY John (03, (02, B.Maria's (02, Danzig), Connally Honor Mon), River Grades), River Oaks Turf Oaks Brewster Farms Cup.Farms Ranch $1,250$2,000$2,500 14/734/1737/14 0/01/11/2 0/01/1 (Smok'n(Northern(She's All Policy, Wolfe,Playboy, $24,915) $177,394) $78,000) $101,433$452,921$473,838 *368*25057 189 0.840.850.91 0.841.070.99 12 LATENT HEAT (03, Maria's Mon), River Oaks Farms $2,000 34/17 1/1 1/1 (Northern Playboy, $78,000) $452,921 *368 8 0.85 1.07 2413 ¶MR. DEN'S NIGHTLINGER LEGACY1 (10, (04, Medaglia Indian Charlie) d'Oro), Mighty Acres Died,$2,000 2017 40/139/2 0/00/0 0/00/0 (Lenny(Sweet K, Baker, $39,886) $28,946) $361,894$94,429 20020 04 0.650.59 0.930.83 While the 1 »2-mile Connally has been 251413 SASHA'STHEMR. NIGHTLINGERVISUALISER PROSPECT (03, (04, (96, Giant's Indian Mr. Prospector), Causeway), Charlie) CharltonKirten Farms Ranch Died,Private$1,000 2017 40/139/217/8 0/01/40/0 0/01/10/0 (Wild(Welder,(Sweet Prospect, Baker, $205,625) $28,946)$42,839) $342,010$361,894$83,301 *14020087 124 0.600.850.59 0.750.840.83 261514the BRICKTOWN BACKSTABBERTHEtrack’s VISUALISER richest CAT (06, (04,(03, Elusive TaleandGiant's of Quality),mostthe Causeway), Cat), importantM. Dusty Gerald Kirten Rose Ball Farms Ranch turf $1,000$650 4/312/417/8 0/01/21/4 0/01/1 (Kallie(Quality(Welder, Sioux, Rocket,$205,625) $46,002) $172,442) $299,828$342,010$78,162 101987 012 0.840.930.85 0.330.410.84 15 BACKSTABBER (06, Elusive Quality), M. Gerald Ball $1,000 12/4 1/2 1/1 (Quality Rocket, $172,442) $299,828 19 1 0.93 0.41 2716stakes I KIPLINGSPENT since IT (96, (12, Gulch)the Super first Saver) running in 1995, the Died, 2019N/A 24/107/3 0/00/0 0/00/0 (Don(Gospel H, $21,802) Abe, $34,960) $223,528$75,185 36419 09 0.900.94 1.230.87 281716 MAIMONIDESDOCTORKIPLING (96,CHIT Gulch)(05, (09, Vindication), War Front), RoyalSilver VistaStar BreedingRanches Center Died,$1,500$2,500 2019 24/109/221/7 0/00/0 0/00/0 (Big(Sedaris,(Gospel Money Abe, $51,331) Mike, $34,960) $48,250) $219,498$223,528$74,332 *12136450 109 0.740.460.94 1.720.730.87 291817Houston AFFIRMATIFSPECIALDOCTOR LadiesCHITRATE (06, (09, (00, Unbridled's Classic,War Pulpit), Front), River Song), Royalfor Oaks Caines4-year-old Vista Farm Ranches Stallion Station and $1,000$2,000$2,500 18/620/821/7 0/00/0 0/00/0 (Commander(No(Sedaris, Deal, $51,331)$60,350) McDivitt, $25,439) $215,888$219,498$72,640 1939350 140 0.410.590.46 0.740.640.73 3018 SEBASTIANSPECIAL RATE COUNTY (00, Pulpit), (05, Hennessy), River Oaks1 Royal Farm Vista Ranches $2,500$2,000 15/420/8 0/00/0 0/00/0 (Apple(No Deal, County, $60,350) $18,116) $215,888$69,953 19340 04 0.320.59 0.680.64 19older BLUESKIESNRAINBOWS fillies and mares (09, atEnglish 1 »16 Channel), miles Sunlighton the Farm $2,500 13/5 0/0 0/0 (Redskiesatnight, $91,785) $213,336 24 0 0.74 1.33 2019 CHITOZBLUESKIESNRAINBOWS (05, Forest Wildcat), (09, River English Oaks Channel), Farms Sunlight Farm $1,500$2,500 11/313/5 0/0 0/0 (Pretty(Redskiesatnight, Britches, $60,082) $91,785) $129,780$213,336 6124 20 0.760.74 0.891.33 2120main BEGGARTHYNEIGHBORCHITOZ track, (05, Forest took Wildcat), over (09, River Halfthe Ours) Oaks mantle Farms as the $1,500N/A 10/511/3 0/0 0/0 (Half(Pretty Ours Britches, to Keep, $60,082) $62,775) $118,616$129,780 1761 02 0.530.76 0.320.89 21 BEGGARTHYNEIGHBOR (09, Half Ours) N/A 10/5 0/0 0/0 (Half Ours to Keep, $62,775) $118,616 17 0 0.53 0.32 Empress, 22track’s MISTER top LUCKYwho race wasCAT when (08, upset Storm it was byCat), the WestWin inaugurated Steve Farms As- $1,000 8/5 0/0 0/0 (Contraband, $24,616) $102,817 25 1 0.78 1.06 2322 FOREIGNMISTER LUCKY POLICY CAT (02, (08, Danzig), Storm River Cat), OaksWestWin Farms Farms $1,250$1,000 14/78/5 0/0 0/0 (Smok'n(Contraband, Policy, $24,616) $24,915) $101,433$102,817 5725 1 0.840.78 0.841.06 mussen-trained 2423in 2013.¶FOREIGN DEN'S Its LEGACYPOLICY short Lady(02,(10, listDanzig),Medaglia Apple. of River winnersd'Oro), Oaks Mighty Farms already Acres $2,000$1,250 14/79/2 0/0 0/0 (Lenny(Smok'n K, Policy, $39,886) $24,915) $101,433$94,429 2057 01 0.650.84 0.930.84 24 ¶ DEN'S LEGACY (10, Medaglia d'Oro), Mighty Acres $2,000 9/2 0/0 0/0 (Lenny K, $39,886) $94,429 20 0 0.65 0.93 25includes“We’ve SASHA'S Midnightbeen PROSPECT fortunate (96, Bisou, Mr. Prospector), the who last kickedCharlton couple Ranch off Private 9/2 0/0 0/0 (Wild Prospect, $42,839) $83,301 *140 1 0.60 0.75 2625 BRICKTOWNSASHA'S PROSPECT CAT (04, (96, Tale Mr. of theProspector), Cat), Dusty Charlton Rose Ranch Ranch Private$650 4/39/2 0/0 0/0 (Kallie(Wild Prospect, Sioux, $46,002) $42,839) $78,162$83,301 *14010 01 0.840.60 0.330.75 of 2726her yearsIBRICKTOWN 2019SPENT with ITcampaign (12, CAT Supersome (04, Saver)Tale withbig of the horses a Cat), victory Dusty coming Rose at SamRanch $650N/A 7/34/3 0/0 0/0 (Don(Kallie H, Sioux, $21,802) $46,002) $75,185$78,162 1910 0 0.900.84 1.230.33 through 2827Houston MAIMONIDESI SPENT here,” ITen (12, route (05, Supersaid Vindication), toSaver) Hopf. an Eclipse Silver“We Star are AwardBreeding already Centerfor $1,500N/A 9/27/3 0/0 0/0 (Big(Don Money H, $21,802) Mike, $48,250) $74,332$75,185 *12119 10 0.740.90 1.721.23 2928 AFFIRMATIFMAIMONIDES (06, (05, Unbridled's Vindication), Song), Silver Caines Star Breeding Stallion StationCenterOklahoma’s $1,000$1,500 18/69/2 Foremost 0/0 0/0 (Commander(Big StallionMoney Mike, McDivitt, $48,250) $25,439) Roster $72,640$74,332 *12193 1 0.410.74 0.741.72 getting 3029champion SEBASTIANAFFIRMATIF a lot older of COUNTY(06, interest Unbridled's dirt (05, female. 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CAODY PHOTOGRAPHY CAODY andrenewal we hope attracted that it the will prior earn year’s grade Longines 2 status Den’s Legacy • Flat Out • Liaison SOUTHWEST Midnight Bisou winning the 2019 Houston Ladies Classic soon.”Kentucky Oaks (G1) winner Serengeti Empress, who was upset by the Steve As- Empress, who wasMIGHTY upset by the Steve As-ACRES Pryor, Oklahoma • (918) 825-4256 • www.MightyAcres.com Special Note For Sire Lists: mussen-trained Lady Apple. For stallions that stand, will stand, or stood (deceased/pensioned) in the selected region and have runners in North America. Exported sires are excluded.MOREmussen-trained Listed MONEY, are all available Lady Northern Apple. Hemisphere statistics through November 29, 2020. As supplied to BloodHorse by The Jockey Club Information Systems, Inc., earnings include adjusted money from Japan, Hong Kong,“We’ve and Singapore. been For example,fortunate the average the North last American couple purse HOPE FOR MORE TEXAS BREDS in 2019 is $25,300 or 53% of the 2019 average purse in Japan. To put earnings on par, all Japanese progeny earnings are multiplied by 53% beforeMORE being“We’ve credited COMPETITION to been a sire’s fortunateprogeny earnings. the Hong last Kong earningscouple are For daily updated sire lists adjusted by 17%; Singapore by 85%. Current year stakes winners include all N.H.-foaled black-type stakes winners worldwide. *Foal counts include Southernof2020 years Hemisphere. with CumulativeLEADING some stakes big winners horses include coming all countries.SIRES IN OKLAHOMA When Texasvisit BloodHorse.comhosted the Breeders’ Cup The columns represent the following: Rnrs = number of runners or starters; Wnrs = number of winners; BTWnrs = number of black-type stakes winners;ofThe years BTHrs flip with= numberside some of black-type higher big stakes horses purses horses, coming whichis that include runners that won or placed in a stakes; GSWnrs = graded/group stakes winners; and G1SWnrs = grade/group 1 winners; AWD = progeny average winningthrough distance. here,” All percentages said Hopf.are from runners.“We areCumulative already stakes in 2004, more than 3,000Cumulative mares were winners include all available countries. Categorical leaders are in bold. SOUTHWEST somethrough horsemen here,” said will Hopf. be left “We without are already the BT Rstrct getting a lot of interest in the race (in 2021), 2021 Rnrs/ SWnrs/ SW/ bred in the state and2020 the state’sStks numberA-E Comp of stallsgetting Rank Stallion they a(Foreign lot requested, of foaled), interest (YOB,Sire), in and the Where racethe Stands quality(in 2021), Stud Fee Wnrs Wns BT SW (Chief Earner, Earnings) Earnings Foals Wnrs Index Index and we hope that it will earn grade 2 status stallions reached nearly 400. Even con - ofand1 competitionFLAT we OUT hope (06, thatFlatter), on it theMighty will track Acresearn figures grade 2 to status be $3,000 202/99 4/6 2/4 (Flat Out Speed, $230,262) $4,017,196 404 8 1.08 1.16 soon.”2 SUCCESSFUL APPEAL (96, Valid Appeal) Pnsd 94/47 0/0 0/0 (Jeannie's Beepbeep,sidering $109,088) the $1,758,979contraction *830 of 56annual 1.61 1.40foal 48 / BloodHorse.com / DECEMBER 5, 2020 toughersoon.” than / TheBloodHorse at any time in recent / BloodHorse memory 3 LIAISON (09, Indian Charlie), Mighty Acres $2,500 145/55 1/1 0/1 (Bronx Beauty, $131,050)crops nationwide,$1,588,633 the decline293 3 of0.72 Texas’ 1.15 at4 SamWILBURN Houston. (08, Bernardini), River Oaks Farms $2,500 87/34 1/2 1/1 (Circus Rings, $162,690) $1,018,625 *335 9 0.77 1.08 MORE5 ATREIDES MONEY, (11, Medaglia d'Oro), River Oaks Farms $2,000 61/33 1/1 1/1 (Lookin At Justice,breeding $80,973) program$969,200 since 110 then3 has0.87 been1.33 MOREOne trainer MONEY, who is up for the challenge MORE6 CALEB'S COMPETITION POSSE (08, Posse), River Oaks Farms $2,000 48/26 2/2 0/2 (Honor Way, $216,500)staggering—according $946,020 to*118 the latest3 1.11 figures 1.13 isMORE7 MindyPOLLARD'S COMPETITION Willis, VISION a (01, longtime Carson City) fixture at the Pnsd 59/20 1/1 1/1 (Visionary Ruler, $87,819) $793,797 *783 21 1.14 1.15 BH49-48.pgs 11.30.2020 8 The SHAKIN 15:22 flip IT UP side (10, Midnightof higher TheBloodHorse Lute), Cainespurses Stallion is Stationthat $1,000 64/28 0/0 0/0 (Bray, $76,125) from The Jockey$748,405 Club, just*142 4151 mares0.70 1.08were BLACK YELLOWMAGENTACYAN trackThe and flip around side of the higher region. purses is that some9 EUROEARS horsemen (04, Langfuhr), will Dunnbe leftRanch without the $1,500 57/22 1/1 1/1 (Three Chords, $83,675)bred in 2019 with$674,581 87 stallions174 5on 0.81 the books.0.83 10some “It’sORATORY horsemennice (02, to Pulpit) have will new be people left without come in,”the Died, 2016 26/15 1/2 1/1 (Redatory, $135,878) $492,700 *226 7 1.09 1.11 11stalls MAGNA they GRADUATE requested, (02, Honor andGrades), the Brewster quality Ranch $2,500 37/14 1/2 1/1 (She's All Wolfe, $177,394)The Texas foal$473,838 crop numbered *250 9 more0.91 0.99than saidstalls Willis, they requested,who finished and fifth the by quality earn - 12of competitionLATENT HEAT (03, onMaria's the Mon), track River figures Oaks Farms to be $2,000 34/17 1/1 1/1 (Northern Playboy,2,000 $78,000) at the start$452,921 of this*368 century, 8 0.85 and 1.07 for ings13of competitionMR. in NIGHTLINGER the trainer on(04, standings theIndian track Charlie) figuresfor the 2020 to be LadyDied, Apple 2017 upset 40/13 Serengeti 0/0 Empress0/0 (Sweet in the Baker, 2020 $28,946) Houston Ladies$361,894 Classic 200 4 0.59 0.83 tougher than at any time in recent memory 2019 it is projected to be 271. Despite those 14tougher THE VISUALISER than at (03, any Giant's time Causeway), in recent Kirten memory Farms $1,000 17/8 1/4 1/1 (Welder, $205,625) $342,010 87 2 0.85 0.84 15at SamBACKSTABBER Houston. (06, Elusive Quality), M. Gerald Ball $1,000 12/4 1/2 1/1 (Quality Rocket, $172,442)dire numbers, $299,828there is a glimmer19 1 0.93 of hope. 0.41 16at SamKIPLING Houston. (96, Gulch) Died, 2019 24/10 0/0 0/0 (Gospel Abe, $34,960) $223,528 364 9 0.94 0.87 HOPE FOR MORE TEXAS BREDS 17 OneDOCTOR trainer CHIT (09, who War Front),is up Royal for Vistathe Ranches challenge HOPE$2,500 FOR MORE21/7 TEXAS BREDS0/0 0/0 (Sedaris, $51,331) “We want to$219,498 help start50 building0 0.46 0.73 the 50One / BloodHorse.com trainer who is /up DECEMBER for the challenge 5, 2020 / TheBloodHorse / BloodHorse When Texas hosted the Breeders’ Cup 18is MindySPECIAL RATEWillis, (00, Pulpit),a longtime River Oaks fixture Farm at the When$2,000 Texas 20/8hosted 0/0 the Breeders’0/0 (No Deal, Cup $60,350) Texas breeding$215,888 program 193 back 4and 0.59 improv 0.64 - 19is MindyBLUESKIESNRAINBOWS Willis, a longtime (09, English fixtureChannel), Sunlight at the Farm $2,500 13/5 0/0 0/0 (Redskiesatnight, $91,785) $213,336 24 0 0.74 1.33 in 2004, more than 3,000 mares were

track and around the region. SOUTHWEST in 2004, more than 3,000 mares were ing that,” said Hopf. “So we think a better

SOUTHWEST 20 CHITOZ (05, Forest Wildcat), River Oaks Farms $1,500 11/3 0/0 0/0 (Pretty Britches, $60,082) $129,780 61 2 0.76 0.89 track and around the region. bred in the state and the state’s number of 21 “It’sBEGGARTHYNEIGHBOR nice to have (09,new Half people Ours) come in,” bred in theN/A state10/5 and the0/0 state’s0/0 number(Half Ours of to Keep, PHOTOGRAPHY CAODY Texas-bred $62,775) stakes$118,616 schedule 17 can0 0.53be part 0.32 of 22 “It’sMISTER nice LUCKY to CAThave (08, newStorm Cat),people WestWin come Farms in,” $1,000 8/5 0/0 0/0 (Contraband, $24,616)HOPE FOR$102,817 MORE TEXAS BREDS25 1 0.78 1.06 stallions reached nearly 400. Even con - BLACK 23saidBrad FOREIGN YELLOWWillis, Cox-trained POLICY who MAGENTA(02, Dotfinished Danzig), Matrix River CYANfifth winningOaks Farms by earn the 12-furlong- stallions John$1,250BH49-50.pgs reachedB. Connally14/7 nearly Turf0/0 Cup400. 0/011.30.2020 Even(Smok'n con Policy,- $24,915)that.” 15:22 $101,433 TheBloodHorse 57 1 0.84 0.84 said Willis, who finished fifth by earn - sidering the contraction of annual foal 24ings ¶ DEN'Sin the LEGACY trainer (10, Medagliastandings d'Oro), forMighty the Acres 2020 sideringLady Apple$2,000 the upset contraction9/2 Serengeti 0/0 ofEmpress 0/0annual (Lenny in foal the K, $39,886) 2020 ToHoustonWhen that Texasend,Ladies$94,429 Sam hostedClassic Houston’s 20the Breeders’0 0.65 stakes 0.93 Cup 25ings SASHA'S in the PROSPECT trainer (96, standings Mr. Prospector), for Charlton the 2020 Ranch Lady ApplePrivate upset9/2 Serengeti 0/0 Empress0/0 (Wild in Prospect, the 2020 $42,839) Houston Ladies$83,301 Classic *140 1 0.60 0.75 Sam Houston meet. “The people that have cropsthose bignationwide, guys come the in declinefor the major of Texas’ turf schedulein 2004, includes more 14than events 3,000 for maresTexas-bred were crops nationwide, the decline of Texas’ SOUTHWEST 26 BRICKTOWN CAT (04, Tale of the Cat), Dusty Rose Ranch $650 4/3 0/0 0/0 (Kallie Sioux, $46,002) $78,162 10 0 0.84 0.33 27been I SPENT there IT (12, for Super years Saver) will have to realize breedingraces, theyN/A program see what7/3 sincea good0/0 then course0/0 has(Don it beenis.” H, $21,802) or bred Texas-sired in the state horses,$75,185 and and the19 the state’s 0seven 0.90 number stakes1.23 of breeding program since then has been 28 MAIMONIDES (05, Vindication), Silver Star Breeding Center $1,500 9/2 0/0 0/0 (Big Money Mike, $48,250) $74,332 *121 1 0.74 1.72 staggering—according to the latest figures 50that / whenBloodHorse.com purses get better,/ DECEMBER the horses 5, 2020 get staggering—accordingIndeed, the Cox stable to gotthe tolatest see thefigures turf thatstallions constitute / TheBloodHorse reached Texas nearly Champions 400. / BloodHorse Even Day will con - 2950 AFFIRMATIF / BloodHorse.com (06, Unbridled's / Song),DECEMBER Caines Stallion 5, 2020 Station $1,000 18/6 0/0 0/0 (Commander McDivitt, $25,439) / TheBloodHorse $72,640 93 / BloodHorse1 0.41 0.74 30better SEBASTIAN and youCOUNTY have (05, toHennessy), upgrade. Royal I’veVista Ranchesnever fromcourse The$2,500 first-hand Jockey 15/4 Club, when just0/0 Dot 4150/0 Matrix mares (Apple werewon County, $18,116)besidering worth $100,000 the $69,953contraction apiece,40 of 0double annual0.32 0.68 the foal from The Jockey Club, just 415 mares were been worried about that. It just makes you bredthe 2020 in 2019 Connally with 87 Turf, stallions snapping on the an books. in- valuecrops in nationwide,2019. the decline of Texas’ bred in 2019 with 87 stallions on the books. The Texas foal crop numbered more than breeding program since then has been The Texas foal crop numbered more than Empress,step up to who the platewas upset and compete.” by the Steve As- credible run of six consecutive wins in the “I’ve got clients looking for Texas-breds BLACK YELLOWMAGENTACYAN 2,000 atBH49-50.pgs the start of this century, 11.30.2020 and for staggering—according 15:22 TheBloodHorse to the latest figures 2,000 at the start of this century, and for BLACKmussen-trainedAmongYELLOW the expected MAGENTALady Apple. newcomers CYAN to Sam race by trainerBH49-50.pgs Mike Maker, including11.30.2020 the now,” 15:22 said Willis. “For TheBloodHorse a while no one was 2019 it is projected to be 271. Despite those from The Jockey Club, just 415 mares were 2019 it is projected to be 271. Despite those Houston“We’ve for been the fortunate 2021 meet theis Brad last Cox, couple fresh 2017-19 runnings with Bigger Picture. breeding much in Texas because the purs- dire numbers, there is a glimmer of hope. bred in 2019 with 87 stallions on the books.dire numbers, there is a glimmer of hope. ofoff years a four-victory with some performance big horses at thecoming Breed - Seeking to capitalize on the reputa - es weren’t much, but now people are start- “We want to help start building the The Texas foal crop numbered more than “We want to help start building the throughers’ Cup here,”World said Championships. Hopf. “We are He’ll already join a tion of its grass course, Sam Houston in- ing to breed again.” Texas breeding program back and improv- 2,000 at the start of this century, and for Texas breeding program back and improv- gettingdeep pool a lot of of conditioners, interest in the where race last(in 2021), meet’s troduced the $200,000 Texas Turf Mile “We’ve had more calls about accredi- ing that,” said Hopf. “So we think a better 2019 it is projected to be 271. Despite those ing that,” said Hopf. “So we think a better andtop wefour hope earners that were it will Asmussen, earn grade Karl 2 status Brob- for 3-year-olds for the 2020 meet, and it tation, and we’ve had some new stallions CAODY PHOTOGRAPHY CAODY Texas-bred stakes schedule can be part of CAODY PHOTOGRAPHY CAODY Texas-bred stakes schedule can be part of dire numbers, there is a glimmer of hope. soon.”erg, Bret Calhoun, and Danny Pish. will again be part of the Houston Racing coming in this year,” added Mary Ruyle, Brad Cox-trained Dot Matrix winning the 12-furlong“The John surfaces B. Connally are Turfgreat, Cup and the grass that.”FestivalBrad Cox-trained with more Dot than Matrix $1 millionwinning in the total 12-furlong executive “WeJohn want B.director Connally to helpof Turfthe start TexasCup building Thorough the- that.” HOPE FOR MORE TEXAS BREDS Texas breeding program back and improv- To that end, Sam Houston’s stakes MOREis second MONEY, to none,” opined Willis. “When pursesTo that that end,day. Sam Houston’s stakes bred Association. SamWhen Houston Texas meet. hosted “The the people Breeders’ that have Cup thoseing that,”big guys said come Hopf. in “So for wethe think major a turfbetter schedule includes 14 events for Texas-bred Sam Houston meet. “The people that have MOREthose big COMPETITION guys come in for the major turf schedule includes 14 events for Texas-bred It’s too early to tell whether the anec - been there for years will have to realize races, they see what a good course it is.” beenorin Texas-sired 2004, there more for horses, years than willand 3,000 thehave sevenmares to realize stakes were races, PHOTOGRAPHY dotalCAODY Texas-bred increasethey see stakes whatin interest aschedule good will course cantranslate beit is.” part to of or Texas-sired horses, and the seven stakes SOUTHWEST The flip side of higher purses is that that when purses get better, the horses get BradIndeed, Cox-trained the Cox stableDot Matrix got to winning see the the turf 12-furlong thatbred whenconstitute inJohn the purses B. state Connally Texas getand better, Championsthe Turf state’s Cup the horsesnumber Day will get of that.”Indeed, the Cox stable got to see the turf that constitute Texas Champions Day will some horsemen will be left without the more Texas-bred foals, especially given better and you have to upgrade. 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BLACK YELLOWMAGENTACYAN BH49-52.pgs 11.30.2020 15:22 TheBloodHorse HOPE FOR MORE TEXAS BREDS When Texas hosted the Breeders’ Cup in 2004, more than 3,000 mares were SOUTHWEST bred in the state and the state’s number of - HOPE FOR MORE TEXAS BREDS stallions reached nearly 400. Even con sidering the contraction of annual foal When Texas hosted the Breeders’ Cup crops nationwide, the decline of Texas’ in 2004, more than 3,000 mares were SOUTHWEST breeding program since then has been bred in the state and the state’s number of staggering—according to the latest figures stallions reached nearly 400. Even con - from The Jockey Club, just 415 mares were sidering the contraction of annual foal bred in 2019 with 87 stallions on the books. crops nationwide, the decline of Texas’ The Texas foal crop numbered more than breeding program since then has been 2,000 at the start of this century, and for staggering—according to the latest figures 2019 it is projected to be 271. Despite those from The Jockey Club, just 415 mares were dire numbers, there is a glimmer of hope. bred in 2019 with 87 stallions on the books. “We want to help start building the The Texas foal crop numbered more than Texas breeding program back and improv- 2,000 at the start of this century, and for ing that,” said Hopf. “So we think a better 2019 it is projected to be 271. Despite those

CAODY PHOTOGRAPHY CAODY Texas-bred stakes schedule can be part of dire numbers, there is a glimmer of hope. Brad Cox-trained Dot Matrix winning the 12-furlong John B. Connally Turf Cup that.” “We want to help start building the To that end, Sam Houston’s stakes Texas breeding program back and improv- Sam Houston meet. “The people that have those big guys come in for the major turf schedule includes 14 events for Texas-bred ing that,” said Hopf. “So we think a better been there for years will have to realize races, they see what a good course it is.” or Texas-sired horses, and the seven stakes

CAODY PHOTOGRAPHY CAODY Texas-bred stakes schedule can be part of that when purses get better, the horses get Indeed, the Cox stable got to see the turf that constitute Texas Champions Day will Brad Cox-trained Dot Matrix winning the 12-furlong John B. Connally Turf Cup that.” better and you have to upgrade. I’ve never course first-hand when Dot Matrix won be worth $100,000 apiece, double the To that end, Sam Houston’s stakes been worried about that. It just makes you the 2020 Connally Turf, snapping an in- value in 2019. Sam Houston meet. “The people that have those big guys come in for the major turf schedule includes 14 events for Texas-bred step up to the plate and compete.” credible run of six consecutive wins in the “I’ve got clients looking for Texas-breds been there for years will have to realize races, they see what a good course it is.” or Texas-sired horses, and the seven stakes Among the expected newcomers to Sam race by trainer Mike Maker, including the now,” said Willis. “For a while no one was that when purses get better, the horses get Indeed, the Cox stable got to see the turf that constitute Texas Champions Day will Houston for the 2021 meet is Brad Cox, fresh 2017-19 runnings with Bigger Picture. breeding much in Texas because the purs- better and you have to upgrade. I’ve never course first-hand when Dot Matrix won be worth $100,000 apiece, double the off a four-victory performance at the Breed- Seeking to capitalize on the reputa - es weren’t much, but now people are start- been worried about that. It just makes you the 2020 Connally Turf, snapping an in- value in 2019. ers’ Cup World Championships. He’ll join a tion of its grass course, Sam Houston in- ing to breed again.” step up to the plate and compete.” credible run of six consecutive wins in the “I’ve got clients looking for Texas-breds deep pool of conditioners, where last meet’s troduced the $200,000 Texas Turf Mile “We’ve had more calls about accredi- Among the expected newcomers to Sam race by trainer Mike Maker, including the now,” said Willis. “For a while no one was top four earners were Asmussen, Karl Brob- for 3-year-olds for the 2020 meet, and it tation, and we’ve had some new stallions Houston for the 2021 meet is Brad Cox, fresh 2017-19 runnings with Bigger Picture. breeding much in Texas because the purs- erg, Bret Calhoun, and Danny Pish. will again be part of the Houston Racing coming in this year,” added Mary Ruyle, off a four-victory performance at the Breed- Seeking to capitalize on the reputa - es weren’t much, but now people are start- SOUTHWEST “The surfaces are great, and the grass Festival with more than $1 million in total executive director of the Texas Thorough- ers’ Cup World Championships. He’ll join a tion of its grass course, Sam Houston in- ing to breed again.” is second to none,” opined Willis. “When purses that day. bred Association. deep pool of conditioners, where last meet’s troduced the $200,000 Texas Turf Mile “We’ve had more calls about accredi- It’s too early to tell whether the anec - top four earners were Asmussen, Karl Brob- for 3-year-olds for the 2020 meet, and it tation, and we’ve had some new stallions dotal increase in interest will translate to erg, Bret Calhoun, and Danny Pish. will again be part of the Houston Racing coming in this year,” added Mary Ruyle, For daily updated sire lists more Texas-bred foals, especially given “The surfaces are great, and the grass Festival with more than $1 million in total executive2020 director LEADING of the Texas Thorough SIRES- IN NEW MEXICO visit BloodHorse.com the uncertainty of a health pandemic, but is second to none,” opined Willis. “When purses that day. bred Association. BT Rstrct Cumulative 2021 Rnrs/ SWnrs/ SW/ 2020 Stks A-E Comp there was enough interest from area buy-

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