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Consigned by Bluewater Sales LLC, Agent V Barn QAWS Hip No. 9 & 10 Bay Filly; foaled 2014 3177 Sadler's Wells El Prado (IRE) .................. Lady Capulet Kitten's Joy ...................... Lear Fan Kitten's First ...................... That's My Hon QAWS Alhaarth Haafhd .............................. Al Bahathri Almusafa .......................... (2009) Dixieland Band Basaata ............................ Asareer By KITTEN'S JOY (2001). Champion grass horse, black-type winner of $2,- 075,791, Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational S. [G1] (BEL, $450,000), etc. Leading sire, sire of 9 crops of racing age, 1171 foals, 791 starters, 79 black-type winners, 573 winners of 1708 races and earning $71,223,539, 4 champions, including Big Blue Kitten ($2,983,350, Joe Hirsch Turf Clas - sic S. [G1] (BEL, $360,000)-ncr, etc.), and of Hawkbill [G1] (hwt., 8 wins, $798,345), Stephanie s Kitten [G1] ($4,292,904), Oscar Performance [G1] . 1st dam ALMUSAFA, by Haafhd. 2 wins in 4 starts to 3, $60,900. Dam of 2 other regis - tered foals, 1 of racing age, a 2-year-old of 2017, which has not started. 2nd dam Basaata , by Dixieland Band. Winner at 2, £13,036, in England, 3rd Variety Club Atalanta S. (Total: $25,881). Dam of 3 other winners, including-- Bashaar (c. by Street Cry (IRE)). 2 wins at 3, $163,954, 2nd Prairie Mile S. (PRM, $12,000), 3rd Iowa Derby [G3] (PRM, $25,000). Wahgah (f. by Distorted Humor). 2 wins, £19,087, in England, 3rd Betfred Mo - bile Pride S., 32red/ebfstallions.com Fleur De Lys Fillies S. (Total: $31,281). 3rd dam ASAREER, by Gone West. Unplaced in England. Dam of 3 winners, including-- Basaata . Black-type-placed winner, above. 4th dam Leo's Lucky Lady , by Seattle Slew. 2 wins to 3, $45,800, 2nd Egret S. (MED, $7,000). Half-sister to PROSKONA (champion 3-year-old filly in Italy, Pre - mio Umbria- G2 , etc.), KEOS [G2] (Total: $347,164, hwt. older horse at 5 on German Hand., 5 - 7 fur.), KORVEYA [G3] , CARNET SOLAIRE [L], Talon d'Aiguille [G3] , Second Ring . Dam of 7 winners, including-- . 3 wins at 2, 131,738, in Ireland, Robert H. Griffin Debutante GAUDEAMUS € S. [G2] , Woodpark & Ballysheehan Studs Balanchine S. (Total: $179,846). Dam of Igitur (Total: $33,799, 3rd Schweppes Tasmanian Derby). Leo's Luckyman . 4 wins, 2 to 6, £75,290, in England, 3rd Rothmans Royals Champagne S. [G2] , Champagne Lanson Vintage S. [G3] . (Total: $121,365). Leo's Pegasus . 3 wins at 3 and 4, $193,312, 3rd Banshee Breeze S.-R (SAR, $8,240). Dam of BATTLE FORCE ($150,370, in N.A./U.S., Thun - der Road S. (SA, $46,620), 2nd Sir Beaufort S. [G2] (SA, $30,000), etc.). Match Point. Placed at 3, $5,340. Dam of Macadamia (2nd Ozdemir Atman S.). Seattle's Wood. Unplaced in 1 start in France. Dam of FALCONET (12 wins to 7, 2017, Dansk Pokallob Dansk Hesteforsikring, etc.). RACE RECORD: Unraced. Engagements: Breeders’ Cup. Foaled in Kentucky. (KTDF). Racing or broodmare prospect..

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Consigned by de Meric Sales, Agent XXIX Barn Bay Filly Hip No. 12 501 Sadler's Wells El Prado (IRE) ........................ Lady Capulet Kitten's Joy ............................ Lear Fan Kitten's First .......................... Bay Filly That's My Hon April 22, 2018 In Excess (IRE) Indian Charlie ........................ Soviet Sojourn Spirit Line .............................. (2005) Spinning World Spinning Miss ...................... Bemissed By KITTEN'S JOY (2001). Champion grass horse, black-type winner of $2,- 075,791, Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational S. [G1] (BEL, $450,000), etc. Leading sire twice, sire of 12 crops of racing age, 1651 foals, 1152 starters, 97 black-type winners, 824 winners of 2478 races and earning $107,867,- 404, 5 champions, including Big Blue Kitten ($2,983,350, Joe Hirsch Turf Classic S. [G1] (BEL, $360,000)-ncr, etc.), and of Roaring Lion [G1] (hwt., $3,575,197), Hawkbill [G1] (hwt., $4,777,480), Stephanie s Kitten [G1] . 1st dam SPIRIT LINE, by Indian Charlie. 3 wins at 2 and 3, $105,644. Dam of 7 other registered foals, 7 of racing age, 7 to race, 6 winners, including-- SASSY KITTEN (f. by Kitten's Joy). 5 wins at 3 and 4, $232,790, West Vir - ginia Senate President's Cup S. [L] (MNR, $60,900), River Cities S. [L] (LAD, $45,000), 2nd Firecracker S. (MNR, $15,000). Great Cross (f. by Kitten's Joy). 5 wins at 3 and 4, $130,458. Vibrant Spirit (f. by Kitten's Joy). Winner at 2 and 3, placed at 4, 2019, $70,026. Lock Seventeen (c. by Kitten's Joy). Winner at 3, 2019, £3,705, in England.
Tweenhills-Stallion-Brochure-2021-SINGLE-PAGES-LR.Pdf

Hartpury, Gloucestershire, GL19 3BG T: + 44 (0) 1452 700177 F: + 44 (0) 1452 700002 W: www.tweenhills.com Design and production by James Ford Design Ltd: www.jfd.co.uk Introducing Kameko, the fastest 2000 Guineas winner in history. Tweenhills Stallion brochure 2021_inside pages_V18.indd 1 17/11/2020 19:51 Kameko £25,000 Oct 1st SLF Tweenhills | 2021 stallions On a stormy night in mid-November we welcomed His first two Northern Hemisphere books have been oversubscribed, are CONTENTS Zoustar the QIPCO 2000 Guineas winner Kameko safely stuffed with talent and in 2021, he will again be limited to a book of 125 home to Tweenhills. The fastest 2000 Guineas mares as we await his first European runners. There has probably never Kameko ............................................. 04 been a better opportunity to use such a proven success at such value. winner in history and record-breaking winner of Zoustar ............................................... 12 the Vertem Futurity Trophy Stakes blew in to the Havana Gold’s biggest and best crop of yearlings to date sold Havana Gold ..................................... 20 superbly well and will make a massive impact on the racecourse next farm after a 48 hour journey from Kentucky and Lightning Spear ................................. 26 summer. Breeders should consider him a must at his reduced fee and Roaring Lion – meet the cubs ............ 32 settled straight in to his new life. we continue to support him to the hilt, whilst Lightning Spear’s first Follow the Foals ............................... 34 £25,000 Oct 1st SLF crop of foals and improved fertility make him tremendous value for Kameko is the horse we should all be breeding to.
CHESTNUT FILLY Barn 1 & 6 Hip No. 30

Consigned by Lane's End, Agent Hip No. CHESTNUT FILLY Barn 30 Foaled February 22, 2019 1 & 6 Sadler's Wells El Prado (IRE) ........................ Lady Capulet Kitten's Joy ............................ Lear Fan Kitten's First .......................... That's My Hon CHESTNUT FILLY Storm Cat Giant's Causeway ................ Mariah's Storm Absolute Crackers (IRE) ........ (2009) Red Ransom El Laoob ................................ Ajfan By KITTEN'S JOY (2001). Champion grass horse, black-type winner of $2,- 075,791, Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational S. [G1] (BEL, $450,000), etc. Leading sire twice, sire of 12 crops of racing age, 1653 foals, 1186 starters, 98 black-type winners, 851 winners of 2555 races and earning $110,881,- 108, 5 champions, including Big Blue Kitten ($2,983,350, Joe Hirsch Turf Classic S. [G1] (BEL, $360,000)-ncr, etc.), and of Roaring Lion [G1] (hwt., $3,575,197), Hawkbill [G1] (hwt., $4,777,480), Stephanie s Kitten [G1] . 1st dam Absolute Crackers (IRE) , by Giant's Causeway. Winner at 3, 47,655, in Ire - land, 2nd Lanwades & Staffordstown Studs Silken Glide€r S. [L]; 4 wins, 3 to 5, $133,574, in N.A./U.S., 3rd Stardusk S. [L] (AQU, $8,000). (Total: $198,495). Dam of 3 other registered foals, 3 of racing age, including a 2-year-old of 2020, 1 to race. 2nd dam El Laoob , by Red Ransom. Winner at 3, £17,353, in England, 2nd E.B.F. Chal - ice S. [L]. (Total: $28,430). Half-sister to BIG MAVERICK (Total: $1,065,- 679, hwt. 3 times in Singapore, Three-Year-Old Challenge-2nd Leg [L], E.
CHESTNUT COLT Barn 32 & 33 Hip No. 3896

Consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency, Agent VI Hip No. CHESTNUT COLT Barn 3896 Foaled May 3, 2018 32 & 33 Sadler's Wells El Prado (IRE) ........................ Lady Capulet Kitten's Joy ............................ Lear Fan Kitten's First .......................... That's My Hon CHESTNUT COLT Mr. Prospector Smart Strike .......................... Classy 'n Smart Smart Trade .......................... (2006) Dixieland Band Monopoly .............................. Queen of Women By KITTEN'S JOY (2001). Champion grass horse, black-type winner of $2,- 075,791, Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational S. [G1] (BEL, $450,000), etc. Leading sire twice, sire of 11 crops of racing age, 1511 foals, 1057 starters, 93 black-type winners, 746 winners of 2261 races and earning $101,144,- 103, 5 champions, including Big Blue Kitten ($2,983,350, Joe Hirsch Turf Classic S. [G1] (BEL, $360,000)-ncr, etc.), and of Roaring Lion [G1] (hwt., $3,575,197), Hawkbill [G1] (hwt., $4,777,480), Stephanie s Kitten [G1] . 1st dam SMART TRADE, by Smart Strike. 3 wins at 3, $85,443. Dam of 6 other regis - tered foals, 6 of racing age, including a 2-year-old of 2019, 4 to race, 3 winners, including-- Smarty Kitten (g. by Kitten's Joy). 3 wins, 2 to 5, $84,742. Chase Runner (c. by Big Brown). Winner at 3, 2019, $15,217. 2nd dam MONOPOLY, by Dixieland Band. Winner at 5, $37,140. Dam of 4 winners, incl.-- All in No Outs. 12 wins, 4 to 8, $302,992. 3rd dam QUEEN OF WOMEN, by Sharpen Up (GB). Winner at 3, 7,195, in France; win - € ner at 4, $34,025, in N.A./U.S.
Taking Stock: Baffert=S Way with Sires

FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2018 TAKING STOCK: BAFFERT=S THURSDAY=S PREAKNESS REPORT: JUSTIFY RECEIVES HIGH PRAISE FROM BAFFERT WAY WITH SIRES by Steve Sherack BALTIMORE, Md--It couldn=t have rained any harder during training hours at Pimlico Thursday morning. That is, of course, until it was time for GI Kentucky Derby winner Justify (Scat Daddy) to stretch his legs. With the rain coming to a halt almost on cue during the renovation break, a small crowd began to emerge from cover by the stakes barn as Justify walked under tack at 8:15 a.m. Led out by longtime Bob Baffert assistant trainer Jimmy Barnes aboard a stable pony, a slew of media and fans were lined up with their cameras and cell phones raring to go as Justify made his way to the gap. With the sloppy, sealed track still being worked on for a few minutes, Justify, as always, stood patiently and never turned a hair. Cont. p5 (click here) Bob Baffert with Justify | Eclipse Sportswire IN TDN EUROPE TODAY by Sid Fernando THE LION ROARS AGAIN Back in the early days when Bob Baffert was a cowboy Qatar Racing’s Roaring Lion (Kitten’s Joy) bounced back transitioning from quarter horses to Thoroughbreds, he took a from a subpar seasonal debut to dominate the G2 Betfred trip to Lexington to get an education. He visited some major Dante S. Thursday at York. stud farms like Claiborne and Lane=s End to see to see what good Click or tap here to go straight to TDN Europe.
GREY COLT Foaled April 2, 2019

GREY COLT Foaled April 2, 2019 147 Consigned by Shadai Farm #Sadler's Wells !El Prado & Kitten's Joy $ Lady Capulet ! #Lear Fan (2001)'Kitten's First GREY " &That's My Hon COLT % #Pulpit ' !Tapit & Joyful Victory $ Tap Your Heels #Wild Again (2008)'Wild Lucy Black &Lucy Black YEARLING [Nearctic 5SX5D] By KITTEN'S JOY (USA). 2013 Leading sire in N.A., 2004 Champion grass horse in USA, Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational S. [G1], Secretariat S. [G1], etc. Retired to stud in 2006. Sire of ROARING LION (Horse of the year in Europe, Irish Champion S. [G1]), STEPHANIE'S KITTEN (Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf [G1]),HAWKBILL[G1], BIG BLUE KITTEN [G1],OSCARPER- FORMANCE [G1],SADLER'SJOY[G1],KAMEKO[G1],etc. Barn 1st dam JOYFUL VICTORY (CAN),byTapit(USA). 7 wins in N.A., Santa Mar- garita S [G1] (D9f),FantasyS[G2] (D8.5f), Molly Pitcher S [G2] (D ⑩ 8.5f), Honeybee S [G3] (D8.5f), Houston Ladies Classic S, Tiffany ― Lass S, 2nd Zenyatta S [G1], Mother Goose S [G1], Chilukki S [G2], １６ Gardenia S [G3], 3rd Zenyatta S [G1], Frizette S [G1], Falls City H [G2], Azeri S [G3], 4th Kentucky Oaks [G1]. Dam of 4 foals of racing age, 2 to race, both winners ― Jennifer's Dream (USA) (16 f. by Medaglia d'Oro (USA)).2winsin N.A., 3rd Penn Oaks [L]. Saqqara King (USA) (17 c. by American Pharoah (USA)). Winner in England; placed in France, 2nd Criterium du Fonds Europeen de l'Elevage [L], 3rd Prix Roland de Chambure [L]. Sky Nile (USA)(18 f.
141 Dark Bay Or Brown Filly

Barn 23 Hip No. Consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency, Agent LXI 141 Dark Bay or Brown Filly El Prado (IRE) . Sadler’s Wells Kitten’s Joy . {Lady Capulet {Kitten’s First . Lear Fan Dark Bay/Br. Filly . {That’s My Hon March 24, 2017 Arch . Kris S. {Arch Royal . {Aurora (2008) {Scads . Forty Niner {Slew and Easy By KITTEN’S JOY (2001), [G1] $2,075,791, champion. Leading sire. Sire of 10 crops, 87 black type wnrs, 5 champions, $92,011,164, including Big Blue Kitten [G1]-ncr ($2,983,350) and Stephanie’s Kitten [G1] ($4,292,- 904), Roaring Lion [G1] (to 3, 2018, $2,718,448), Oscar Performance [G1] ($2,345,696), Bobby’s Kitten [G1] ($1,389,417), Real Solution [G1]. 1st dam ARCH ROYAL, by Arch. Unplaced in 2 starts. Dam of 1 foal of racing age, a 2-year-old of 2018, which has not started. 2nd dam SCADS, by Forty Niner. 4 wins at 4, $129,790. Dam of 8 winners, including-- Just a Coincidence (c. by Forestry). 6 wins, 3 to 9, $274,602, 3rd Wood Memorial S. [G1] (AQU, $75,000). Sire. Plenty (f. by Boundary). 4 wins at 3 and 4, $189,625, 2nd Martha Wash- ington Breeders’ Cup S. [G3] (PIM, $30,000), etc. Dam of-- PLETHORA (f. by First Samurai). Winner at 3, $12,005 in N.A./U.S.; 2 wins at 3, $61,382 in Canada, R. K. (Red) Smith H. (NP, $30,000), 2nd Wild Rose H. (NP, $10,000), etc. Total: $72,208. Producer Dam of Poppy’s Destiny (c.
492 Blake-Albina Thoroughbred Services LLC, Agent I Bay Colt

Hip No. Barn 11 Consigned by 492 Blake-Albina Thoroughbred Services LLC, Agent I Bay Colt El Prado (IRE) . Sadler’s Wells Kitten’s Joy . {Lady Capulet {Kitten’s First . Lear Fan Bay Colt . {That’s My Hon April 22, 2019 War Chant . Danzig {Bambolina . {Hollywood Wildcat (2006) {Dancinandsingin . A.P. Indy {Scoot Yer Boots By KITTEN’S JOY (2001), [G1] $2,075,791, champion. Leading sire twice. Sire of 12 crops, 98 black type winners, 5 champions, $111,092,614, including Big Blue Kitten [G1]-ncr ($2,983,350) and Hawkbill [G1] (hwt, $4,777,480), Stephanie’s Kitten [G1] ($4,292,904), Roaring Lion [G1] ($3,575,197), Oscar Performance [G1] ($2,345,696), Sadler’s Joy [G1]. 1st dam BAMBOLINA, by War Chant. Winner at 2 and 3, $71,756. Dam of 7 foals of racing age, 5 to race, including a 2-year-old of 2020, three winners, incl.-- KITTEN’S ROAR (f. by Kitten’s Joy). 7 wins, 3 to 5, $763,770 in N.A./ U.S., Goldikova S. [G2] (DMR, $120,000), Ramsey Farm S. [L] (KD, $208,320), Marie G. Krantz Memorial S. (FG, $45,000), 2nd Cardinal H. [G3] (CD, $18,600), Blushing K. D. S. (FG, $15,000), Daisy Devine S. (FG, $15,000), 3rd New York S. [G2] (BEL, $60,000), Little Silver S. (MTH, $6,000); placed in 1 start at 5, $100,000 in Canada, 2nd E. P. Taylor S. [G1] (WO, $100,000). Total: $843,980. 2nd dam DANCINANDSINGIN, by A.P. Indy. 2 wins at 3, $69,510.
CHESTNUT COLT Barn 48 & 49 Hip No

Consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency, Agent CLXIX Hip No. CHESTNUT COLT Barn 860 Foaled March 17, 2019 48 & 49 Sadler's Wells El Prado (IRE) ........................ Lady Capulet Kitten's Joy ............................ Lear Fan Kitten's First .......................... That's My Hon CHESTNUT COLT Storm Cat Stormy Atlantic .................... Hail Atlantis Amaze Me Grace .................. (2013) With Approval Double Wow ........................ Triple Wow By KITTEN'S JOY (2001). Champion grass horse, black-type winner of $2,- 075,791, Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational S. [G1] (BEL, $450,000), etc. Leading sire twice, sire of 12 crops of racing age, 1653 foals, 1186 starters, 98 black-type winners, 851 winners of 2555 races and earning $110,881,- 108, 5 champions, including Big Blue Kitten ($2,983,350, Joe Hirsch Turf Classic S. [G1] (BEL, $360,000)-ncr, etc.), and of Roaring Lion [G1] (hwt., $3,575,197), Hawkbill [G1] (hwt., $4,777,480), Stephanie s Kitten [G1] . 1st dam AMAZE ME GRACE, by Stormy Atlantic. Winner at 2 and 4, $71,587. Dam of 1 registered foal, above. 2nd dam DOUBLE WOW, by With Approval. 3 wins, $74,498. Dam of 9 winners, incl.-- WOW ME FREE (f. by Menifee). 5 wins, 2 to 4, $204,202, in N.A./U.S., Next Move H. [G3] (AQU, $63,840), Ladies H. [L] (AQU, $48,630), 3rd Shu - vee H. [G2] (BEL, $15,000), Wide Country S. (LRL, $5,500). (Total: $215,739). Dam of 2 winners, including-- Treasury Bill (c. by Lemon Drop Kid). 5 wins, 3 to 9, $318,707, 2nd San Vicente S. [G2] (SA, $30,000), Buddy Diliberto Memorial S.
Grand Slam Kitten

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BAY FILLY Barn 47 Hip No. 1163

Property of Ramsey Farm Barn BAY FILLY Hip No. 47 Foaled February 22, 2019 1163 Sadler's Wells El Prado (IRE) ........................ Lady Capulet Kitten's Joy ............................ Lear Fan Kitten's First .......................... That's My Hon BAY FILLY Roberto Dynaformer .......................... Andover Way Showgirl Form ...................... (2010) Theatrical (IRE) Dominique's Show .............. Tacha By KITTEN'S JOY (2001). Champion grass horse, black-type winner of $2,- 075,791, Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational S. [G1] (BEL, $450,000), etc. Leading sire twice, sire of 12 crops of racing age, 1653 foals, 1186 starters, 98 black-type winners, 851 winners of 2555 races and earning $110,881,- 108, 5 champions, including Big Blue Kitten ($2,983,350, Joe Hirsch Turf Classic S. [G1] (BEL, $360,000)-ncr, etc.), and of Roaring Lion [G1] (hwt., $3,575,197), Hawkbill [G1] (hwt., $4,777,480), Stephanie s Kitten [G1] . 1st dam SHOWGIRL FORM, by Dynaformer. Winner at 3, $28,400. Dam of 3 registered foals, 3 of racing age, 3 to race, 1 winner-- Vegas Kitten (g. by Kitten's Joy). Winner at 3 and 5, 2020, $106,123. Maverick Kitten (c. by Kitten's Joy). Placed at 3, 2020, $15,800. 2nd dam DOMINIQUE'S SHOW, by Theatrical (IRE). Unraced. Dam of 6 winners, incl.-- Birdie Birdie. 4 wins, 3 to 5, $110,120. Dam of 3 winners, including-- FREE ROSE (g. by Munnings). 4 wins at 2 and 3, $410,050, Del Mar Derby [G2] (DMR, $150,000), La Jolla H. [G3] (DMR, $90,000), 2nd Twilight Derby [G2] (SA, $40,000). Established course record at Keeneland.
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News Release _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: John Asher Vice President, Racing Communications Churchill Downs Racetrack Office: (502) 636-4586 Mobile: (502) 494-3626 [email protected] DEFENDING WINNER FINNEGANS WAKE JOINED BY GI WINNERS BIG BLUE KITTEN, OBVIOUSLY (IRE) AMONG NOMINEES FOR 29 th WOODFORD RESERVE TURF CLASSIC LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wednesday, March 2, 2016) – Donegal Racing and Rockingham Ranch ’s defending winner Finnegans Wake heads a strong roster of accomplished turf veterans and exciting rising grass stars made eligible during the early phase of nominations to the 29 th running of the $500,000 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (Grade I), one of America’s top events for older grass stars and a racing highlight of a stellar racing program of seven graded stakes events headed by the $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (GI) at Churchill Downs Racetrack on Saturday, May 7. The Peter Miller -trained 7-year-old son of Arlington Million (GI) winner Powerscourt (GB) heads a roster of 73 grass stars ages 4 and up made eligible to compete in the race with a payment of a $100 nomination fee during the race’s early nomination phase that concluded on Feb. 20. The Woodford Reserve, which is run at 1 1/8 miles on the Matt Winn Turf Course, will precede the main event on the spectacular Kentucky Derby celebration at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 7. The race’s late nomination phase is underway and owners and trainers can nominate their horses with payment of a $1,000 fee before that window closes on at 11:59 p.m.